8 years ago, I got an F6 Bengal I named Taz, to accompany Jakuta, my F1 Savannah cat--Both cats were 12 weeks old when I got them, and completely fell in love with each the moment they met, and have been bonded pair ever since-- These cats are the love of my life-- It turned out that Taz was that 1 in a million cat-- He was the most affectionate and loving cat I've ever had, EVER. He loved to lay on his back like an otter and have me rub his belly for hours while watching movies together, reading, etc.... He would gaze lovingly into my eyes for hours and reach his paw up and hold it to my face... He would demand dinner and shout at me if he missed me and I'd been out too long-- My heart is shattered. Yesterday I put Taz to sleep. He had advanced, inoperable lymphoma. It was exactly one month to the day that he showed his first symptoms (weight loss) to the time of his death. My vet told me that he has seen so many cases of lymphoma in purebred cats, much more so than not. Although I miss him desperately, and want so badly to contact the same breeder and "replace" Taz, (as if such a thing were ever possible), I am scared to death to face going through this again in another 8 years, so I've decided against another Bengal. My vet felt that a hybrid like a Savannah Cat would be a safer bet for living out a full lifespan. I'm going to throw this out there, just in case-- I want to get a kitten for Jakuta-- Jakuta is sooooo loving and affectionate, but my other cats are afraid of him, when all he wants to do is groom and love them. I need to start with a kitten that can bond to him. Jakuta took care of Taz and stayed by his side all the way up the very end-- I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm thinking at this point that I want to stay with what I know, and I know that Jakuta is the other best cat I've ever loved, so if anyone knows of someone with an F1 Savannah kitten that wouldn't break the bank, or would be (I know, it's very unlikely) willing to donate one, I would be eternally grateful beyond what I can express. Taz's medical care has left me in a financially diminished position where I can't just spend that kind of money now. I have an beautiful indoor/outdoor 1200 s.f. habitat full of gardens and cats walks, etc. will always provide the very best vet care, premium food, and all the love one could ever hope for-- Taz had a beautiful life-- Thanks for reading. Pam
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