A cappuccino, a book in hand, and a cat to snuggle with—it’s one of the best ways to spend a weekend afternoon. The concept of a cat and dog cafe began in Taiwan. residents with small apartments that could not accommodate pets would visit these places to feel comfortable in the presence of animals. the craze soon spread and can now be enjoyed almost anywhere in the world. including NJ, where there are four cat cafes across the state.
For those who find the company of an animal therapeutic, they serve as a great space to relax and work. That is if the cuteness of the cats does not distract you too much. some cat cafes even offer adoption services. If you’re not ready to be a pet owner yet, they’re still a great place to hang out. Here are some cat cafes and salons you should visit in New Jersey to get your much-needed dose of cat’s paw.
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1. rahway kitty hall – rahway, new jersey
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in an effort to reduce the homeless cat population, rahway kitty hall opened a store in january 2017. it serves as an environment where you can search for a potential furry friend to adopt, or a place where you can relax and work. the presence of cats. Her cats come from Angel Paws, a rescue center focused on saving cats from kill shelters. all cats brought into the cafe are tested and vaccinated against any diseases they may carry. The cats’ health and diet are regularly monitored and they are very well cared for. rahway kitty hall has certain rules that customers must follow to ensure that the experience is pleasurable for both cats and humans. For more information on Rahway Kitty Hall, visit their website.
2. personal space – palmyra, nj
this cafe is located in palmyra, south jersey. Like other cat cafes, it shares a mission to find loving homes for homeless and displaced cats. purrsonal space is an official nj nonprofit cat rescue. she rescues cats and kittens from shelters and brings them into her cat salon so they can be introduced to potential new families. Visitors must book an appointment before meeting the cats, however Purrsonal uses social media to introduce their cats and inform the public of upcoming events and fundraisers. For more information or to book an appointment visit their facebook and website.
3. Cambria Asylum – Roselle Park, NJ
Cambria Haven’s origins are shady. husband and wife, freddy and sierra, lost three of their pets in a house fire in 2016, one of which was their precious two-year-old cambria. Although devastated, they decided to create something in honor of their pets, something positive that would introduce animals in need to new families. that something was the cambria shelter, a cat cafe where patrons can enjoy the company of cats and possibly adopt them. Cambria’s Haven also partners with local vendors and artists to make the coffee experience the best it can be. For more information, visit their website.
4. catsbury park – location tba
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Originally located in asbury park, this cat cafe served as a place where people can introduce themselves to adoptable cats over a cup of coffee. Due to Covid, it has been required to remain closed since March 2020. In an effort to use its funds to rescue and care for its cats instead of paying rent for its space, the cafe announced it was closing its Asbury Park location. . The good news is that Catsbury Park plans to open a new location in late 2021. For now, however, it is still accepting applications to breed and adopt cats. Please visit the catsbury park website and instagram for more information and updates.
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