Today, St. Petersburg finally got a cat cafe, and honestly this might be the best time in human existence to lock yourself in a room full of cats and coffee.
Despite the world being on fire, Sunshine Kitty Catfe, which is located at 1669 1st Ave. S., announced its debut today in an Instagram post. “We have plenty of spots open, book your reservation meow! The kitties need your love,” reads the post.
The cat cafe allows guests to enjoy locally sourced drinks and eats in the company of adoptable cats acquired from Friends of Strays Animal Shelter. As of now, the catfe is operating at a limited capacity and is only offering reservations. Guests are also required to wear masks.
“Providing a large-scale foster home like this frees up space in the shelters,” owner Amanda “AJ” Jones told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay in a previous interview. “I want to save all the cats, but also provide a therapeutic place where people can come, relax and enjoy the company of cats.”
You can book a visit and find out more info here.
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This article appears in Jun 4-10, 2020.
