Arabella, or Bella as we quickly started calling her, came to us all the way from Belarus, which is quite the journey for a young cat. When she first arrived, you could tell the travel and all the changes had impacted her. She was uneasy, uncertain about this new place and new people. But once she realized we were offering nothing but warmth and love, she opened up remarkably fast. The bonding happened quicker than we expected, and soon we got to see her personality fully blossom.

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And what a personality it is. Bella is noticeably intelligent, even compared to other Bengals we've worked with over the years. She learns fast. Really fast. She figures things out, watches how things work, and then finds ways to get exactly what she wants. It's honestly impressive to watch her problem solve in real time. You can see the wheels turning in her head.

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Her energy is endless. Bella doesn't wait for you to initiate play; she makes things happen. Sock hunter, bottle cap chaser, toilet paper warrior. If there's mischief to be found, Bella will find it, and she'll do it with style. She keeps you on your toes constantly because you never quite know what clever scheme she's working on next.

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Despite all that intelligence and spirited energy, Bella is incredibly sweet and gentle. She shows great respect for both people and other cats, which reminds us so much of our beloved Sasha from the same bloodline. She came from championship lines we've been following since 2015, and she's everything we hoped for and more. Smart, fun, loving, and always keeping life interesting.