Published Nov 12, 2026
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ObbyWan the Bengal cat, or Obby as his family calls him, is friendly and adventurous.
Some cats are standoffish around new things, but not Obby! This fearless cat seems to make friends with anyone, from humans to dogs and even ferrets!
Learning to Adventure
Obby’s mom’s favorite memory with him is teaching him to bodyboard when he was around four months old. She took him to a local lake to see how he would feel about the water.
Very gently, she placed him onto the bodyboard. Instead of panicking like some cats might, Obby kept his cool and was very curious about this new activity.
Watching him glide across the water, serene as can be, was one of the most incredible experiences she had ever had.
Since then, she’s learned that Obby loves lake water, but the ocean is a bit too much for him. He doesn’t like how windy it gets there, and the waves are kind of scary!
Hiking is another story. While his mom began by harness-training him and taking him out on short hikes, Obby soon showed her that he enjoys a challenge. Now, he regularly enjoys hiking up a thousand-meter peak, looking down from the top like he’s king of the world.
Of course, they always adjust based on how Obby is feeling day to day. Sometimes he’s tired and wants to roll around on the beach or rest in the shade, while other times he’s raring to go!
Meeting New Friends
Obby and Xana have been inseparable since kittenhood, cuddling together every night and looking out for one another. The Cat Chronicles / YouTube.com
From the start, Obby captured the heart of his mom and her dog, Xana. It was like they were always meant to be a family!
As a kitten, Obby’s favorite napping spot was right at Xana’s side, where he would snuggle in and make biscuits on her belly. He continued the habit into adulthood, and he and Xana sleep together every night.
In return, Xana is Obby’s watchdog! She’s very protective of him, especially when they’re out in the world.
If their bond was unexpected by their mom, it was even more surprising to see Obby bond with the ferret! She found them cuddling together one day, and they’ve been glued to each other ever since. Obby’s such a lover, she says.
She never expected him to bring so much unconditional love and acceptance into her home, but he’s been such a joy to live and adventure with!
Obby has also helped her understand the world in new ways. Animals often see things so differently from how we do, and there’s a lot we can learn from them about living in the moment and appreciating the little things, like meeting a unique friend or walking along the lakeside.
