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St. Augustine Cafe Serves Coffee & Kitties
26 Jun
Summary
- The cafe finds homes for cats and kittens through a nonprofit partner.
- Guests can interact with 50-60 cats daily while enjoying refreshments.
- The cafe has facilitated approximately 1,900 cat adoptions since March 2020.
Frisky Cat Cafe, located in St. Augustine, Florida, offers a unique blend of specialty coffee, pastries, and cat adoption services. Operating as a nonprofit, the cafe partners with Small Lives Matter Kitten Rescue to find homes for felines. Visitors can enjoy a variety of beverages and treats while interacting with approximately 50 to 60 cats and kittens housed in comfortable, home-like lounges. The cafe also features a small market with feline accessories and merchandise.
Founded by Carla Forrest, who also leads the rescue, Frisky Cat Cafe has been instrumental in finding forever homes for an estimated 1,900 cats and kittens since opening in March 2020. The cafe prioritizes finding suitable homes, with an average of 350 adoptions per year. Guests pay a cover charge, typically between $12 to $14 per hour, which, along with sales proceeds, covers essential veterinary care, vaccinations, and other needs for the animals.
The cafe's commitment to feline welfare has garnered national recognition, including nominations for USA TODAY's Best Cat Café awards. It stands as one of the largest cat cafes in Florida, contributing to the growing number of such establishments across the United States. The adoption fee of $155 per kitty covers extensive veterinary services and testing, ensuring the animals are healthy before finding their new families.
