Overview
It's finally here, a permanent Sydney cat cafe you can actually visit, right now. We've teased you with news of Sydney's upcoming (and wonderfully-named) Catmosphere cat cafe, set to open in July. We squealed triumphantly petting little fluffballs at Sydney's first pop-up kitten cafe, raising funds for the upcoming Sydney Cat Cafe. But one crafty feline establishment has beaten them all to the punch, with the opening of Cafe Purrfection in Roseville.
Officially dubbed Sydney's first cat cafe, Cafe Purrfection boasts the tried and true cat cafe formula: you can book in a cuddle with specially selected and completely adorable rescue cats and kittens (yep, they've got both) living at the Chatswood Cat Palace (a rescue organisation for homeless kitties). The coffee is free (free!) and the whole thing hinges around a win-win situation: people get therapeutic companionship, cats get affection — and could potentially be adopted.
"The cats don’t just offer companionship to anyone who wants it, but also to those who need it, giving comfort to people who have either lost their cat or can’t have one because of where they live," says Sydney feline veterinarian and manager of Chatswood Cat Palace Dr Kim Kendall, on their website. "We have picked cats who love people and with the routine we provide and the regular interactions... I think they will be happier at Café Purrfection than most cats in private homes."
Each formerly homeless or rescue kitty is handpicked by the rescue team for their temperament and people-friendly level. The cafe opened to the public for a test run on March 1, but is finally open to your cat-loving self to visit. You can nab a free coffee or bring your own nosh. There's no age restriction for entry, but poor petals with allergies are encouraged to wait outside.
Enough talk, how do you cuddle a kitty? Choose a friendly feline from the 'Cafe Purrfection Cat Gallery' and phone (02) 9417 3329 to book your ‘cuddle time’. It'll cost you $20 per hour, which includes treats for the cats and goes towards the cafe's maintenance. You can even book a table, (three people maximum to one cat). And to celebrate the launch, Cafe Purrfection is giving away a mystery prize with every cat booking during May and June (from cat treats to free Cafe bookings).
Find Cafe Purrfection at The Chatswood Cat Palace, Unit 18, 30-32 Barcoo Street, Roseville. Phone (02) 9417 33 29 to book your snuggle. Opening hours are Monday and Friday 8am - 8pm, Tuesday 10am-7pm, Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm. For updates, visit The Chatswood Cat Palace Facebook page.
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