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The first cat cafe in Singapore - a purrfect place to unwind with coffee and cats. (Children need to be at least 7 yrs old, photo ID required)
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Permanently closed.

After visiting several cat cafes in Japan, Sam and Sue wanted to bring the same experience to Singapore. They are firm proponents of cat therapy and the indescribable joy and relaxation that it comes with. While cat cafes in Japan, Korea and Bangkok usually feature only pedigreed cats, Sam and Sue made a decision to only adopt cats for their cafe. This is their message - Adopt, don't buy! All cats

deserved to be loved, what more the homeless and abandoned ones? They want to show that non-pedigreed cats can be beautiful and affectionate companions. With more than 16 years of cat care experience behind them, Sam and Sue want to share the joy and knowledge of cat ownership which seem to be lacking in Singapore. Myths like 'cats are dirty, noisy and aloof' can't be further from the truth. The only way to dispel such myths is to create an opportunity for people to spend time with cats and experience for themselves what lovely, responsive and intelligent companions cats can be. With Cat Cafe Neko no Niwa (Japanese for ‘Cat Garden’), Sam and Sue take their first step towards changing mindsets.

日本、韓国、バンコクのいろいろな猫カフェをにいってみて、サムとスーはシンガポールでも同じことをやってみたいと思いました。彼らは言葉では言い表すことができない癒し、リラックスを受ける事ができる猫テラピーをとても実感していた。実際日本の猫カフェでは、お客さんが心地よいイスに座り、目を閉じ、猫がつくり出す穏やかな雰囲気に浸っていました。これこそ猫の癒しの力だと感じました。

猫たちとの16年以上共にした経験を元に、サムとスーは猫を飼うことへの知識、情報が少ないシンガポールで猫を飼う喜びや知識をシェアしたいと考えました。よく猫たちを　猫は汚い、うるさい、心を打ち解けない　など言われますが、それは事実とはほど遠いのです！猫カフェを作り、猫たちと過ごす機会を提供することにより、猫の愛らしさ、反応の速さ、かしこさを体験してもらい、これらの考えを払拭していくことができると思っています。
　
猫カフェ　ねこの庭　で猫たちへの考え方を変える最初のステップにしたいと思います。

01/05/2023

𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑
Can’t believe it’s been 365 days since Cat Cafe Neko no Niwa closed its doors after 8.5 years in operation!

We are happy to report that all our retirees are thriving in their homes, enjoying their golden years ✨Some quick updates on everyone -

Luna, Monkey, Kai Kai and Robbie are with our founders & . Integrating the 4 of them with their 3 resident cats was tough in the beginning. But it’s much better now!

Miley had a super cute haircut last year and her fur seemed to have grown back longer than before.

Emma & Skittles have integrated well with their furbling, Pico the dwarf bunny. They now share their pawrents’ bed

Jia Jia is spoilt with all latest toys and “iPhone”

Demi’s current mission is to takeover ‘s bed.

And Muffet has transformed beyond recognition! She has become more affectionate and playful, more vocal and adventurous. Her nightly routine is to sit with her grandpawrent for pets while watching TV together 🥹

Follow our stories to see more!

21/01/2023

Some of our retired aunties dressed up for the festivities, aren’t they just adorable? 😍

2022 was an eventful year for us. We will never forget the generous support received when we closed Cat Cafe Neko no Niwa on 1st May as well as the friendships old and new.

Also grateful that all the retirees found good homes and are enjoying their idyllic lives now. Looking forward to spending the Year of the Rabbit with them at home! Good things and new adventures await 🥳

We wish you and your family only the very best for a smooth year ahead. May health and happiness be bountiful in your journey. HUAT AH 🧧🎊

Photo credits

25/12/2022

Luna stood beside this illustration in the morning as though reminding me that it’s our 9th anniversary! That’s right, Neko no Niwa opened on Christmas Day 2013. Luna must have a built-in calendar reminder 😆

The illustration in the picture was gifted by our teammate last year. A precious reminder also of how we lost Baloo over Christmas 2022. Can you still identify all 11 cafe cats?

So very glad to be spending a quiet Christmas with these retirees at home. Wishing you a Meowy Christmas, from our family to yours!

Love,
Sam & Sue
Luna, Monkey, Kai Kai, Robbie
Genji, Mitsu, Rei

08/12/2022

What we do when mom is out cat-sitting 😂😂

If you need a cat sitter or dog walker, HMU at the link in bio!

05/12/2022

Two heads are better than one. 🥹🥹

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01/12/2022

7 months!

What a journey! Not only have we learnt alot about integration, we are also learning more about each cat's personality with time. Some key milestones:

Luna & Kai Kai were most adventurous and love hanging outside since we started supervised integration in late Aug. Robbie only started exploring beyond the sanctuary room in Oct, when the other 3 were already familiar with the rest of the house. He quickly took to the sofa and our bed but even so, he still prefers to sleep in his room.

Monkey only felt safe enough for naps outside, after about a month of exploring. Most recently he has taken to cuddling with Kai Kai, like they used to at the cafe. Now that they have space outside, Monkey and Robbie would take turns chasing each other in the mornings. And Monkey would regularly do his zoomies. It's really nice to see them back in their element after months of adjusting to the the new environment. Similarly, Luna is back to her usual sticky self like at the cafe, asking for multiple lap sessions throughout the day. We are just so glad to be able to go about our day as usual, and not have to split our waking hours between the cat room and the rest of the house!

Meanwhile, observing their reactions to new things have been most entertaining - first time seeing a washing machine, first time on a human bed (wow the most awesome thing!), first time seeing a very busy road, first time smelling durian and drinking water from a cup!

We are still unable to leave the 4 cats unsupervised with the 3 resident cats as there is still friction - some hissing and some chasing. Nothing too hostile, but without supervision, it might escalate quickly into something very unpleasant. So better be safe - soured relationships between cats can be hard to mend!

After alot of time and patience, this is definitely positive progress and we look forward to spending our first Christmas at home with these retired sweethearts. Wishing everypawdy Happy Holidays and a wonderful season of love and joy!

27/11/2022

Upon discovering the hoomans’ bed, they never want to leave 😆😆. It’s super soft and filled with their favourite hoomans’ smell. Why was there nothing like this at the cat cafe, they wonder… 🤭🤭

29/10/2022

The only pumpkin spice you need for 🎃👻

27/09/2022

Taking turns in the new tent 🤩🤩 Have you seen our unboxing reel?

26/09/2022

Unboxing new $12.60 tent from Daiso

Cheaper and better quality than Taobao. Who gets stuff from the pet shops anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️ where do you shop for your babies?

16/09/2022

✈️✈️ Going away? We’ve got you covered!

HMU at https://bit.ly/petsitbysue

19/08/2022

Went through the photos on our iPad mini last night and found these gems from 2015-2016 🥲 Particularly loved the ones with our teammates bc it shows just how precious the interactions were.

1: Best boi Baloo, in loving memory always
2: napping with Jia Jia & Emma after her shift
3: loafing with Baloo & Muffet
4: Demi showing how yoga should be done
5: Emma & Muffet taking over the instructor’s mat
6: Miley exploring the highest shelf in the early years
7: giving Skittles sayang on the service counter; having fun with Emma and Snapchat filter.
8: using Monkey as a headrest
9: My favourite picture of Dewey & Mr White with Kai Kai
10: , June 2022

16/07/2022

Slayed my vet visit today 💪🏻💪🏻✨

What’s the bravest thing you have done this week?

08/07/2022

Throwback 4 Jan 2020.

This picture popped up on my iPhone photo memories last night. It must have been a happy day, before all those crazy Covid lockdowns and business uncertainties. Before Baloo fell ill. When the was still going strong.

We used to imagine their conversations when we see them together. It would always be a typical Singaporean couple banter. And the team will laugh about it on our groupchat 🥲

Miss you big boy. Bet you are looking out for your favourite girl like you always do, from the rainbow bridge 💕

02/07/2022

2 July 2022. Exactly two months since the cafe cats came home with us. Robbie has been the slowest to acclimatise to the new environment and it’s ok, we are not in a hurry.

He only started to be alittle more relaxed about a month ago, giving headbutts and lying on his back again. But he still refuses to leave the sanctuary room to explore the rest of the house. Integration-wise, he has been avoiding meeting our 3 resident cats when we give them gate time.

While Luna and Kai Kai were generally fearless and ready to explore, Monkey and Robbie needed more time. It’s a good reminder that, just like humans, every cat is different.

If you have just brought home a cat, the 3/3/3 rule (see last picture) gives you a good idea of how long a cat usually takes to settle in. Integrating the new cat with resident cat (or cats) will make it more complicated for sure. Because the new cat would be overwhelmed with their new environment and yet have to deal with meeting new friends? Patience on our part is the key 💪🏻💪🏻 And jiayou Robbie! We are all rooting for you.

Hope everyone is having a safe and lovely weekend!

28/06/2022

👀 Which is your favourite colour? Green, blue or yellow?

17/06/2022

Looking forward to the weekend be like…

08/06/2022

Photo dump of Brown Monkey for your mid-week pick me up. You’re welcome 🤗

31/05/2022

It’s hard to take good pictures of cats 🤪

23/05/2022

To-do list no.4: Distract your human from impawtant chores 😼😼

20/05/2022

A Secret Angel had bought all the remaining individual paintings of the cats and asked them to be sent to their furever homes. We thought we will only be receiving portraits of Luna & Robbie, but the artist Ling Tze, has also included bonus paintings of Kai Kai & Monkey! 😍😍 and they look exactly like the meowdals, complete with Monkey’s small fangs haha!

Thank you Secret Angel! We are really touched by your generosity ❤️❤️❤️

And thank you for the gifts over the years! It’s been a pleasure working with you since 2013 💕

Guys, if you wanna support local art, pls consider commissioning for your pet’s portrait. She doesn’t miss out any details!!

18/05/2022

Throwback to 1 May 2022 Sunday. Our last day of operation. They somehow knew it was their last day at the cafe together and cuddled in a heap? 🥹🥹

10/05/2022

“Whut? No more ?” 🙀🙀

“Hm okay. I guess it kinda makes up for not having aircon in this sweltering heat.”

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08/05/2022

Throwback to when catnip pawties were a thing 🤪

Can’t believe that it’s been a week since we called it a day 😢 we still have so many pictures to share! Will definitely feature regular throwbacks alongside the cats’ progress.

P/S: Yeowww catnip toys are really the best 💯👍🏻👍🏻

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05/05/2022

PSA incase you haven’t figured out - Kai Kai, Luna, Monkey and Robbie are home with us and so their updates will be on this account. Yes, literally home with us (Sam & Sue) in our little flat, and with our 3 other resident cats.

It’s Day 4 and so far, all the retirees have been adapting to their new environments well. There are exceptions of course, like Muffet who seems like a different girl altogether? 🤔 Losing those corporate shackles must have made her feel alive again … lol I can relate 😆🙋🏻‍♀️

Emma & Skittles have found their fav spot in the house for Vitamin D and enjoy sharing the largest bean bag they have ever seen.

Demi is so lucky to have a wide screen tv in her new home as well, now with no competition for the front row seat.

Jia Jia has an entire human bed to herself!

And Miley has been sleeping in 24/7 aircon comfort with a choice of 4 flavours of wet food at every meal.

I’d say everyone has retired well 😆 don’t you think?

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http://www.catcafe.com.sg/

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Unboxing new $12.60 tent from Daiso #notsponsored Cheaper and better quality than Taobao. Who gets stuff from the pet shops anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️ where do you shop for your babies?

It’s hard to take good pictures of cats 🤪

To-do list no.4: Distract your human from impawtant chores 😼😼 #EveryoneLovesKaikai

“Don’t know what 2022 might bring, but we are in it together bro ... btw I love you, but your whisker is in my eye.” Happy New Year from #TeamNekonoNiwa 🥂✨💕

YASS dining-in has resumed today and here’s our welcome party anticipating your arrival! From 10 Aug 2021, the following dining-in restrictions will apply: 💉 All guests must be fully vaccinated 👫🏻 Groups of up to 5pax only 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children below 12yo must be from the same household 😷 Mask on when not eating or drinking ✅ TraceTogether app or token SafeEntry check-in only. Due to lowered capacity, pls make a booking (link in bio) to avoid disappointment. Pls give us a call if you are not sure about the current regulations. We would rather clarify them over the phone, than to have to reject you at the door. Thank you & see you soon!

Happy dance to welcome the weekend! #TGIF Leave a comment below if you can spot the shape of Brown Monkey’s white belly fur👇🏻

Heya peeps, just an update since we have enter Phase 3HA. We have chosen not to start dine-in this week (21-27 Jun) so as to cater to the group bookings of up to 5pax. Dine-in will only start from 28 Jun 2021, with the following strict rules: 👫🏻Group of 2 only, or up to 4 from same household seated apart. 😷 Mask on when not eating or drinking ✅ TraceTogther SafeEntry app or token check-in only Hopefully we can accommodate group dine-in in mid-July, but everypawdy pls do your part!! Keep to the rules and get vaccinated! Due to lower capacity, pls book your visit at the link in profile to avoid disappointment. And yes, we are finally on @tiktok. First post to ‘celebrate’ Phase 3HA 😂😂 Give us a follow at @catcafenekononiwa

That’s right, we won’t be waiting till 8 May to enforce the 5 pax limit. Let’s mask up, wash hands, keep your distance, use TraceTogether check-in and limit social gatherings. We have been through this before and can definitely do this again. C’mon guys, #WeGotThis 💪🏻💪🏻 jiayou everyone!!