This is in response to a previous negative review of Bengal Babirs Cattery. I want to first say I have known Carrie for over 11 years now and she is my friend, mentor and business partner. She is an amazing woman and cares deeply for her cats and her customers. I have had the pleasure of caring for her queens and they are happy and healthy girls. A few people have mentioned FIP. So here are the facts. This disease occurs in cats that test positive for Feline Coronavirus. It occurs in cats with a weekend immune system. The coronavirus itself morphs into what we call FIP. . There are two types of FIP, but I wont go and all that. Just know that treatment is not out for the main stream yet. You can buy treatment from China for your feline, however, it cost about $6000 plus and you need to find a veterinarian that is willing to administer it to your cat. There's no guarantee it will work. Is is not necessarily an easy treatment for the cat itself, another words they don't necessarily feel very good when getting the treatment. It is an option for people who have the money. Otherwise, you're looking at euthanasia for your cat. There is a certain percentage of cats that are just going to develop it. So the more catch you sell.... the greater the chance of you selling a cat that develops if I pee. It's just a mathematics percentage. It's no more than that. It's easy to blame the breeder because the age when it occurs is not long after a cat is given to the new owner from Breeder. They develop somewhere usually between six months of age in a year of age. This is because this is when a Kittens systems is most vulnerable So that is the reality of FIP. It has nothing do with Carrie or anything she's ever done. It has to do with laws of the universe and that purpose of disease in all living things is to control the population in any given species.. you got your cat from please do a little reading. If you don't believe me, you will see that I am correct. And because the coronavirus, the feline coronavirus is very rapid in the US, the percentages of it happening here or greater than in other parts of the world, where the coronavirus in felines We all do our best until there's a readily available vaccine or treatment. I hope you're a little more educated on FIP . And like I said, we exist in the blame game to try to make sense of something that happened and put the blame elsewhere but if we look at the world, the chaos theory, shit happens . If you can't except that then you will always feel the need to place blame on someone. I would be more than happy to explain this further to anyone who wants more info. I've done my research. Also, if anyone is interested in learning more about the feline coronavirus treatment from China, there is a Facebook page where people get information about it. I read about it once on Facebook so you could look it up on Facebook if you are interested. read more

7-7-17 my bengal was born and he was the love of my life. 4-4-20 he died of heart failure. HCG. Carrie assured me it was the first and only time this happened, and even offered me a free kitten but no thanks. Spent over $6,000 in the last 8 days of his life, and would spend 10x that if it would have ensured his longevity. She forgot who I was when I told her this story, but this deep heartache will never ever be forgotten. read more

This lady is an angel! Very sweet and the kittens she has are so beautiful. My kitten is very friendly, and outgoing and his spots are very nice. read more

Carrie is absolutely wonderful. I have purchased 2 bengal cats from her. She has been there for me every step of the way when i've been raising them over the past year and a half. We speak all the time to check in and catch up. She has helped with me spays, vaccinations, health checks and been a great caretaker when I travel. She is very knowledgeable on all things bengal cats and makes sure that every litter is treated with the proper amount of care as possible. My two gorgeous babies are 1 and a half and 6 months old. They are the sweetest kitties who love to play and snuggle. I couldn't be more satisfied and highly recommend purchasing from her! read more

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Carrie at Bengal Babies is an expert breeder and a very nice person. Her bloodlines are some of the finest in the Bengal breed and they all have wonderful genetics, patterning and temperaments. She told me this when we met and I now know it to be true. Our family's male Bengal is so much fun, loves our children, is energetic and playful, a sweet lap cat and follows us everywhere. He's strong healthy and very handsome. The only downside is that he shreds toilet paper. We received "Dave" as a kitten and he was perfectly potty trained. Carrie made sure we were well equipped to give him the best possible care and is always available if we need her advice. I felt completely comfortable buying a kitten from her. Bengals can be a handful (he's behavior is best described as hilarious) but if you want more than you're average cat and not quite prepared to own a dog, they're a great fit. Dave definitely needs a lot of exercise and play but is very happy to walk on a leash. We're so lucky to have him and strongly recommend BengalBabies if you're interested in a Bengal. read more

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We just bought our 3rd bengal from Carrie. We could not be more happy with our cats.

We had a wonderful experience with Carrie from BengalBabies, all the way from our first communication to choosing a kitten, and placing a deposit to picking her up on Christmas Eve! It was smooth sailing and Carrie was a dream to work with. Now we have this perfectly healthy little darling to cuddle and play with every day. She has brought so much joy and entertainment to our home, She's incredibly active and full of curiosity but also loves to snuggle. She has definitely stolen our hearts. If we decide to expand our family again, we'll definitely turn to BengalBabies. read more

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Last year we purchased our beautiful bengal kitty, "Gia" from Carrie and our experience working with her has been wonderful. Carrie is very sweet and knowledgeable about bengals. Throughout the year, Carrie has been very helpful in answering our questions, providing recommendations and has continued to check on the well being of our kitty. We highly recommend Carrie if you are looking for bengal baby! read more

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Carrie is dishonest, unknowledgeable and frankly disorganized. She'll tell you what you want to hear to get the sale, she will refute internet research to get the sale, it's all about the money over here. "Sister facility" means she is getting it from another breeder and selling it to you. I ended up getting a cat with a neurological condition because of her "expertise". read more

My husband and I used to breed and show champion lined Bengal cats. We sold 2 of our kittens to Carrie with the understanding that she wanted them for young family members and didn't have any kittens of her own at the time. Two days later, she had them advertised on numerous sites, selling them as her own cats, and for 4 times what she paid me for them. I had not given her the TICA papers, and she was advertising them as papered. When I confronted her, she began to slander my husband and I, saying the kittens were sick (which they were not, and had vet test negatives to prove it) and saying that we had brought them in a dirty carrier (they were brought to her in a new cardboard Petsmart cat carrier). After I contacted TICA, and demanded the kittens back, she told me she already sold them to a family in another city and would not tell me who or where. VERY unethical. Beautiful marked cats does NOT translate to healthy, well raised cats. Buyers beware!!! UPDATE attached is a full account of another person with a grievance against Carrie Donahue and her u ethical "business" dealings (these are living creatures, not profits) An ethical breeder does not charge an extra 425 dollars on top of a 3000 dollar "pet" kitten just so that they get their tests and deworming. Wrong! https://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/carrie-donahue-at-bengal-babies-cattery-newport-coast-california-c584524.html read more

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Carrie has been nothing but professional and kind in helping me find my perfect kitten. I didn't have the money so had to save up for some time, and when I was ready, she showed me kitten after kitten and helped me to find the one of my dreams. He's so cute and playful and I love him dearly. He's super healthy and has a great blood line too. I appreciate all of the testing she does on the parents to make sure my bengal baby is as healthy as can be. My next cat will be coming from her as well, and it is totally worth paying a bit extra for the flight over here. I know I'll get a top quality cat and not have to pay out the nose in vet bills down the line. She's truly a caring, professional and wonderful breeder. read more

I have bought a few cats from carrie and they are so playful. I've had no problems with these little rascals I call my babies. Her cats are cleaned , bathed , nails clipped and sold as BEAUTIFUL show room cats. There is no doubt in my mind that carries kittens are the best in the country. I've seen pictures of her cats with the Kardashians and the singer from Lincoln park and originally that's where I found her cattery. This lady works hard to negotiate whatever to make a client happy. To that lady below obviously it's been almost 4 years and because she had a competing cattery she had to say something rude to a very nice lady. All I can say to that lady is my kittens have NEVER shown any signs of any disease. BEST KITTENS YOU WILL EVER OWN GO TO CARRIE!!! read more

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Carrie has been super helpful in my cat buying experience. Even helping me navigate other breeders, because there is a lot. If I had more money, I would definitely use her because she is a joy and is a complete total expert. I couldn't recommend her enough. She is a true Cat Person, with a real passion! If you want top of the line and be cat buying experience, I couldn't recommend her enough. read more

Carrie if you want to offer up my personal location I can definitely offer your address on yelp. Carrie I had reached out to you to let you know about my sick kitten and your response was "Sorry" you did NOTHING to try to help me or my kitten. Everything you're saying is completely untrue. You DID know about these sick kittens because YOU are the one the that told me another kitten passed away from the same litter. These are your kittens Carrie you own the father and Esther is or was at the time your business partner. Also Carrie doesn't have a cattery in at her house she lives in Newport Beach with no backyard space for cats it's small and has a pool, she keeps ALL of her kittens and cats in her garage in cages. When you go to pick up your kitten she uses the excuse that they "just ate and are napping" my friend bought a kitten from her also and she used the same excuse on her. These poor cats are being held in small cages in her garage all day long please don't be fooled go adopt. And yes the lesson is ask questions! There are shady breeders like Carrie out there who only care about money and selling these cats. Myself and another person lost our kitten who we fell deeply in love with have some compassion Carrie, instead of lying. That's an awful thing to kick someone when they're already down shame on you I really do hope you you invest more time in these kittens rather than selling them fast read more

Although we did not end up purchasing a kitten this year, Bengal Babies is an exceptional cattery with top-notch bengals and run by the most professional breeder here in SoCal. If we ever do get a Bengal, it will be from Carrie! read more

I purchased my second bengal baby from Carrie about a year ago. Carrie is a top notch breeder and runs a reputable cattery. All her kitties are tested, well cared for and true to the breed. Our kitties are happy, healthy and exactly how she said they would be. Her years of experience and her expertise with this breed is evident. We love our 2 bengals from Carrie. She is always there to answer questions if we need her or to just check in on them and its been 2 years! I wouldn't go anywhere else to purchase a bengal. We love Carrie and Bengal Babies! read more

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Thank you Carrie for my beautiful big boy! This is the third Bengal I have bought from Carrie. My eldest daughter bought her own home and took the brother and sister pair as she was so attached. I suffered empty nest syndrome and gave Carrie a call and had my Haji that evening. Beautiful, healthy and very loving. Have recommended to several friends. read more

I purchased the most perfect kitten from here. They are super legitimate and helped guide me through the process. Highly recommend.

Recently got my baby Hobbes from Carrie. Got him at 8 weeks old and he was really shy in the beginning(really vocal too). First of all he is the first bengal I ever owned so I did not really know what to expect. I brought him home and I made a mistake by taking him out of his carrier instead of having him come out to explore on his own. He was really scared and kept hiding from me(my mistake). First day was kinda rough as he was yowling, probably missing his siblings. So I contacted Carrie and she kindly answered all my questions and helped me a lot. He adapted really quickly and now he is so silent at night I have been sleeping peacefully! He learns really quickly, always uses his litter box, loves to play with toys and he sure does love to eat! He would follow us and jump up the couch to cuddle and ask for me to pet him. I love my baby Hobbes so much. He is so sweet, loving and brings joy to my life. Thank you Carrie for raising him well. He's so sociable and is not afraid of friends or family that comes over. On top of that he is beautiful, his face is so cute and his rosettes make him look so exotic. Many compliments received. Take a look at the pictures! I was looking for the best bengal breeder and I sure have found it. Bengalbabies cattery is #1, also Carrie is really helpful and patient, she always did her best to make sure we were happy. read more

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Carrie was very kind and communicative. Although I didn't end up buying a kitten with her (all of hers were sold out and I didn't want to wait) she was still willing to help me find what I needed and answer all questions. I find her to be honest and transparent and she seems the type of person to help when and where she can if it works for everyone. read more

I am not surprised that Carrie has a complaint here. I love love love my kitty that I bought from her 3 years ago. BUT. My kitty has been very well fed and cared for and is only 7 - 8 pounds. Even for female this is a very tiny bengal. Something is wrong with the breeding here. read more

I have a kitty I bought from Carrie a few years back to be my partner and crime at school. We are the best of friends and she gets along with everyone and all my friends pets! My cat is a cheerful up beat bundle of joy and I don't know where I would be with out her. She has kept me from being depressed and lonely this was the best purchase I have ever made because I wouldn't be the person I am today with out my precious baby thank you Carrie for all of your help in showing me the ropes and providing me with this healthy baby girl. read more

I love my kitty. Nothing bad to say. I cherish every moment with my precious. Everyone loves and asks where they can buy a kitty who can cuddle and love just like mine. I wouldn't trade my kitty for anything. He give me the happiness I need in times of depression and despair. Thanks Carrie for providing me with a grade A kitten I have spread the word to friends and family who also wish to buy. Thanks again read more

I love my kitty so much. I bought my kitty one year ago from Carrie. Anytime I take my kitty out on a leash everyone always asks me were i got my kitty from and i give them carries number. When my kitty would get sick I would call Carrie and she would really help me out. My kitty is always so playful and happy. I absolutely adore him and I am thinking of getting another one. Thank you Carrie!! read more

I recently moved to an apartment in Beverly Hills and was looking forward to a getting a micro teacup puppy. My landlord informed me there was a very strict policy about dogs and only cats were allowed. After researching breeders in California, I stumbled upon Bengal Babies Cattery and decided to call and see if any kittens were available. I was nervous in purchasing my very first kitten, but it was the best decision I have ever made. I purchased a gorgeous 3 1/2-month-old kitten and named him Milo. He is absolutely stunning. Everyone comments on how gorgeous he is and that he looks like a little leopard. He is extraordinarily well-behaved and is a very fast learner. He loves to cuddle and is the most affectionate pet I have ever had. I recently harness and leash trained him and he loves his walks around the neighborhood. He always uses his litter box and consistently uses his scratching post and does not scratch the furniture. He is such a joy to have and I cannot put in words how much I love him. I highly recommend this breeder, she is extraordinarily professional and a pleasure to do business with. I could not have asked for a better breeder. Milo is absolutely perfect. read more

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Carrie didn't sell me a Bengal, but she sold me an F5 SBT savannah cat. She has turned out to be the most beautiful and amazing cat I have ever owned. Carrie was instrumental in ensuring I got my papers and was there every step of the way through the transitional process. I highly recommend her cattery. Thanks Carrie. read more

Thanks Carrier we love our little "Louie" He was everything she said he would be and more.

Carrie is amazing! Really takes such good care of her animals and others visiting and gives them lots of attention. I dropped my kitten, Sammy, off before I left for a week long trip. I was more than comfortable leaving him with Carrie after seeing her clean and cozy space and how much effort she put in to taking care of all her cats, she treated them all like pets of her own. She had an adorable litter of kittens that were all spoken for (I can see why!) that were very energetic and playful and got along with my Sammy. When I came back to pick him up he was just as I left him but seemed more social, I loved it! Carrie was very sweet and I will definitely be in touch with her in the future if I need to leave town or possibly want another kitty in my life (they were so hard to resist!) :) read more

I purchased a kitten from Carrie a year ago and couldn't be happier! I bought Simba as a gift for my boyfriend for christmas last year. I was never a cat person and had never had a cat growing up. It was all new to me and Carrie was so helpful! She kept in contact with me months before I could bring him home, sent me pictures and till this day still emails and texts me for pictures and updates. Simba is a healthy growing BEAUTIFUL cat. He's super smart, playful, and lovable. He plays fetch and is great with children. This was definitely the best gift I could've gotten. And we will definitely purchase another one from Carrie! Simba wants a buddy! read more