Bentley’s parents, Nancy and Robert, thought that their 24 ft. RV was too small for their cat to run zoomies, so naturally, they bought him a 33 ft. one.
“He’s happier and 'zoomier' in his new RV which he lets us chauffeur around the country,” laughed Nancy.
“We named him Bentley, because of his flat ‘grill’ face and he’s high maintenance like a Bentley. We purchased his new RV in 2020, so the three of us have only traveled around our state, Florida. His favorite camping locations are anywhere that has squirrels and lizards. He loves the white ibis birds and runs from window to window watching them! When we are on the road, he is safely seat belted in his carrier preventing him from sliding around.”
Like Bentley cars, that command attention, so does their gorgeous White Persian.
“When he sits in the RV’s windows, people stop, admire and stare at our RV,” said Nancy. “He’s soon the park’s celebra-cat. We have met other cats traveling with their families. Their cats also love the adventure and bringing them along saves us house-sitting expenses.
The minute Nancy met and held Bentley for the first time and looked into his large copper eyes, she fell deeply in love with him. Their new Persian had a flat nose from inbreeding creating a disfigured nose with tiny nostrils. He could not breathe or play for long.
“It was heartbreaking watching a happy kitten run out of breath, so when our vet neutered Bentley she also enlarged his nostril openings,” admits Nancy. “Now he runs and plays like other cats.
Everyone should have a ‘Bentley’. He is the best cat we've ever had, the purr-fect traveling companion and he loves cuddling.
When camping, we walk him on a leash and harness. His body language clearly indicates how much he loves the outdoors.
When we toss a small ball, Bentley catches it with his furry mitts putting baseball players to shame. He also enjoys playing with straws, pipe cleaners, rolled up balls of paper and crinkly candy wrappers.”
This kitty has radar for snacks. He can be in a sound sleep in the other part of their home, but the minute he hears a rattling treat bag and he comes running. One day, Nancy could not find her cat. After a long search and panic setting in, she rattled the treat bag and Mr. Invisible pops his fluffy head up from the top of the refrigerator! Their cat is also a mews-ic lover. He shows up to all his parents gospel vocal practices.
“When Robert and I practice, Bentley appears, sits at our feet and intently listens,” said Nancy. His favorite song is ‘How Great Thou Art’.
We can’t believe how flexible our cat twists. At times, he looks like a crazy pretzel with one part of his body facing one direction, and the other in the opposite, resembling two cats joined in the middle. He is super smart too! He understands English and when asked something, he responds appropriately.
Bentley is true to his name; he is a class act and unique. His loud-snore purr sometimes harmonizes with my husband’s snoring, but not necessarily in tune as they paw-form a snoring duet. He loves watching TV, especially if there is any ball involved. He considers himself a ball expert because he has a football that he bounces and chases up and down the hallway. He’s also an Ohio Buckeye football fan and sits and watches the games with Robert. The other activity he does with Robert is pet
stroller rides where Bentley sits proudly, like a little King, followed by his staff.”
