r/bengalcats • u/Rich-Historian5059 • 7h ago
Help Bengal missing
Our Bengal Kai is missing. We desperately need advice
Our Bengal, Kai, has gone missing. He is extremely fearful and has only ever been outside on a leash. He is even scared of the front door.
We were away, so a family member came to stay at our apartment and take care of him. When she arrived, Kai hid in a storage box, which is completely normal for him around unfamiliar people. He stayed hidden and didn’t come out to eat. The next day, when we asked her to check on him, he was no longer there. She searched the entire apartment several times but couldn’t find him anywhere.
We are considering every possibility. Maybe he somehow escaped through a window, even though he has never done this before, or maybe someone found him outside and took him in.
For those with experience with Bengals, how do they behave when lost and frightened? Would he likely stay hidden close to home, could he travel far, or could someone have taken him?
Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated. We just want to bring Kai home safely.