Northeast Ohio and Cleveland's First Cat Cafe!
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12/05/2024
SNOW DAY!
We’re short-staffed this week already, and all pre-booked guests cancelled their reservations for today, so we’re just going to take it as a sign to close. (Don’t worry, a couple of us have still come to care for the cats! 😺)
Stay safe and keep warm, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow! 💖
12/03/2024
When it's giving Tuesday, but all you have to give is these hands.
📷😸: Riley and Yuzu, ADOPTABLE (They're already back to nap time, don't worry lol)
11/29/2024
Back into the chaos of life and foster cats, so today we’re thankful for coffee! ☕️
We actually don’t have a ton of bookings currently for today and tomorrow, but do expect to get hit with a lot of people walking in while exploring our wonderful city. But luckily, that means that there’s room RIGHT NOW for you to snag a place online and guarantee your spot for cat cuddles!
Or, if you’re too busy snagging deals, stop by the cafe side for a warm drink that also supports the cats! Don’t forget, you can park in the back lot today and tomorrow to make it nice and easy.
11/27/2024
We’ll have our normal hours except Thursday, but please remember to make reservations since we have a strict capacity and age policy! 😺
Also, a reminder that coffee and merch sales support our rescue cat care and adoptions work, so even if you can’t commit to a reservation, stop by to get caffeinated while you’re running around this pawliday season!
11/26/2024
Gromp.
📷😸: Riley, 5/F, ADOPTABLE
11/20/2024
Alright, you scoundrels, we finally have a senior Siamese boy that is absolutely charming everyone in the shop. He has all of three toofs, but that doesn't bother him, as teefses have no use when you only want to snuggle.
As always, we will give priority to people who visit him in the cat lounge.
📷😸: Kai, 13/M, ADOPTABLE
11/15/2024
.sofia will be leading another art class where you can make your own tote bag! Sign up on our site!
11/11/2024
I want to thank all of our friends who came to the shop this past week. We love our community, and it means a lot that you chose to come and visit us when you needed a moment of respite and support. We will always do our best to be a welcoming, comforting, safe space for cat and coffee lovers from all walks of life. ❤️
📷😸: Bojack, 8/M, ADOPTABLE
11/09/2024
Look at this full house! The cat lounge is also expected to be crowded today. We are already fully booked up for the morning session, so no walk-ins available for the next several hours.
However, if you need your cute cat fix, we do currently have lots of space for teens and adults tonight starting just after 3pm, and just a couple of spots for all ages tomorrow morning. As always, we recommend booking ahead online for the weekends to guarantee your spot! LINK IN BIO.
Some good news for this week: our little queen Lexi finally went home!! 🎉🎉🎉 (We cried, lol)
Lots of people want to visit our sweet kitties currently, so we recommend booking online! We are already full for today (no walk-ins available), and the weekend is filling up fast.
11/01/2024
This itsy bitsy spider hopes that you had a fun day full of spooky costumes and sweet treats!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by today to hang with the cats and show off your costumes, we had a great day celebrating with you!
This is Lexi. She can be a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde type—standoffish and sassy with strangers, and the sweetest little lap cat with the trusted people who take care of her! So while she may come across as a scary character during your visit, we hope someone will give her the chance to be the sweetest little princess at home! (If you want to catch a sneak peek, just watch her snuggling with our staff!)
📸🕷️: Lexi, 2yo/F, ADOPTABLE!
10/31/2024
Happy Halloween!! 🎃
25% drink discount tor anyone that stops by the cafe in costume today! We love Halloween and are stuck here, so come show us your fun outfits!
However, the spookiest part of today is that it’s almost the end of the year! We’ve finally got all of your pictures assembled and we’re ready for calendar voting! LINK BELOW, closes 11/8 at midnight so we can get the calendars to you for the holidays!
Meet the graybies! Garnett and Garebear are two two year bonded beauties looking for a loving furrever home. (Or at least an endless supply of food)
These two ladies are usually in the back room as they are a little on the nervous side. But I'm sure with enough time and food, they will be the sweetest little additions to any home. I wouldn't expect them to be super affectionate right away, but if given their own space, I can absolutely see them opening up, as long as they have each other.
We have lots of space this week, so if you're looking for a relaxing experience, grab a commewter pass!
📷😸: Garnet and Garebear, 2/F, ADOPTABLE
10/19/2024
✨️👀✨️
Beautiful Cloud is just a gorgeous ball of floof. If you're in the market for a beauty queen, put in an application on our site!
Reminder, you can always make reservations on our site to guarantee time with the cats. Or you can come in when we're fully booked, yell at us, and then leave us a 1 star review. Both experiences are equally rewarding!
📷😸: Beautiful Cloud, 3/F, ADOPTABLE
10/13/2024
So we have about 7-8 cats that have been here for more than 3 months, so much so that I have decision paralysis on which to feature because they're all amazing and deserve loving homes.
Today, we have Bubba. He's distrustful of strangers, but after you feed him a few times, he'll be a total lap cat. He's just the best little guy once you develop a bond with him.
We all have that friend that can be a little cranky in a crowded bar with strangers, but when it's just the boys and chill vibes, you 100% know he's the most loyal and real homie that has your back. (Shoutout to my dude Rich)
📷😺: Bubba, 8/M, ADOPTABLE
10/13/2024
This WEDNESDAY, October 16th, .sofia is going to lead a pumpkin painting class! Book your spot on our site! LINK IN BIO
10/09/2024
Spookily fresh, roasted today by ! Never fear, coffee sales benefit the rescue cats just like cat lounge visits!
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Bubba is our longest tenured cat here at the cafe! He's incredibly sweet with staff, he just doesn't like strangers all that much.
📷😸: Bubba, 8/M, ADOPTABLE
Don't worry, we're just getting a rise out of you. He was released after we finished cleaning!
Come meet him before he gets scooped up! We have lots of spots open this week and spooky decorations to put you in a festive mood!
📷😸: Wheat, 2months, ADOPTABLE
Wisteria has been with us for months, and we wouldn't have it any other way. She continues to thrive despite all her haters (people that won't feed her 24/7)
📷😸: Wisteria 12/F, ADOPTABLE
Wisteria and Belle have both been here for quite some time! But now they are ready to be spoiled in their own furrever home.
📷😺: Wisteria and Belle, BOTH ADOPTABLE
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He's so tolerant of nonsense if you're the one feeding him. Lol.
📷😺: Bubba, 8/M, ADOPTABLE
Tabitha has been here for 6 months. 😟
She's amazing, but because she's laid back, she doesn't stick out from the group. I know that as soon as she has her own home, she will absolutely thrive.
📷😺: Tabitha, 3/F, ADOPTABLE
As Cleveland’s first cat cafe, affoGATO’s mission is to improve our city by creating a safe, comfortable haven for adoptable cats, cultivating a fun and inclusive space for cat-lovers to work and play, and teaming up with other local businesses and artists for the betterment of the community as a whole.
For our commonly asked questions, such as how reservations work, our policy on children, employment info, and where the cats come from, CLICK HERE.
We provide a safe home for adoptable cats. You can then pay a small cover charge to relax, work, and enjoy coffee and snacks with these friendly felines. We partner with several local businesses and artists in order to host fun, unique events and produce food, drinks, and merchandise.
Learn more about visiting here!
Cat cafes like affoGATO aren’t just a fun place to visit. They actually have important benefits for rescue cats, people, and the community, too!
Benefits for Cats
Gets cats out of cages and into a fun, open space with lots of playtime and snuggling.
Cats that don’t photograph well can meet potential adopters face-to-face.
Cats that are no longer in a scary cage can open up and show off their true personality.
More cats can be rescued! When we host a cat, it frees up a space in our source shelter. And when one of our guests chooses to adopt, we get to celebrate twice! Not only does that cat have a safe, loving home, but now we can help another cat in need!
Meet the cats here!
Benefits for People
Cats are good for your health and happiness! Studies show that they can reduce stress, heart issues, loneliness, and can even help you recover from grief more quickly.
Our space is flexible to fit your needs. Get in your workout with a yoga class, let the quiet space and caffeine get you in the zone to telework or study, or just enjoy some chill time with cat cuddles.
Cat cafes are great for people who can’t own cats. Some common reasons are dorm or apartment rules, an allergic family member, lack of funds, or frequent travel. Here, you can just spoil them, commitment-free!
Thinking of adopting? Cats’ personalities shine when they’re happy. At affoGATO, you can hang out and get to know all of the cats in a cozy, home-like setting before picking your new bestie.
Benefits for the Community
It’s hard for local businesses to compete with big name brands. We work to support our community by sourcing as much as we can locally, and working with local instructors, performers, etc., for our events. Meet the locals we work with here!
An inclusive event space. We are a wheelchair accessible space, and will be actively seeking to host programming for diverse ages, income levels, special needs, and more. If you’re kind to cats and kind to other people, then you’re welcome here.
