UPDATE: INTRODUCING ADD-ON REWARDS! These rewards are unlocked after you pledge $10 or more! Simply click “Manage your Pledge” and adjust the amount then send us a message so we know what you need! Pickup only please, or reach out if you absolutely need these shipped.
WE WANT TO SAVE THE KITTIES!
Kitty Cantina is a cat cafe! Think half cafe / half cat sanctuary. This will be a safe-haven for homeless cats to live in luxury while they wait for someone to fall in love and adopt them.
So how does this save cats?
Boosting adoption numbers! The kitties living at Kitty Cantina will be exposed to more potential adopters that they might otherwise not get to meet in a traditional shelter setting. Adoptions will take place right at Kitty Cantina but all adoption fees go directly to the shelter. We have partnered with SpokAnimal, who will provide us with healthy cats that are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped, and ready for adoption! This accomplishes a few things:
We don’t want our kitties getting overwhelmed so rules will be implemented and visitor numbers will be limited.
Talk about the cafe
We don’t play games when it comes to coffee. Our full espresso bar will offer just about any solution for your caffeine fix. In addition to espresso we’ll have drip and cold brew, teas, blended drinks, red-bull and Lotus, and several options for the kiddos. Baked goods will be present to satisfy the sweet tooth and sandwich melts with soup can be enjoyed to warm up the soul. For 21+ visitors we’ll be offering a diverse lineup of beer, wine, and cider. If we’re feline frisky enough we might have meow-mosas too (Alright, I’m done with the cat puns meow). Everything on the menu can be enjoyed in the company of the cats in the Kitty Lounge! If you aren’t in the mood to hang with the cool cats you can always stay in the cafe. There will be bar seating with fantastic views of the Kitty Lounge
Talk about the cat room
This area is called the Kitty Lounge. There will be no cages. Cats are free to roam and sleep when/where they please (typical). The kitty restrooms will be out of sight in a separate attached room. A cat caretaker will always be on site to answer questions and to keep up with cleaning. There is a small admission fee to mingle with the kitties. This fee is not meant to exploit the cats but rather to regulate entry and continuously fund their lavish lifestyle. $6 gets you 50 minutes of mingling, plus a $2 drink credit toward any house-made drink, or a $1 credit toward any adult beverage (21+). Walk-ins are welcomed, but reservations are highly recommended if you want a guaranteed play-date with the cats.
Is this just for crazy cat people?
Imagine a spunky kitten trots up to you and nuzzles on your leg. What do you do? You nuzzle that little bugger back! Now imagine 10 or 12 of those cuties competing for your attention! Heart melting overload. Even if you aren’t a cat fanatic like us, we think you’ll at least say, “Awe.” If not out loud, then at least in your head.
Whether you’re a cat person or not, Kitty Cantina is a place for animal lovers. Some people can’t have pet companionship at home because:
Get your fix one snuggle at a time. Use our WiFi and study…with cats. Grab some friends and enjoy a beer or wine… with cats. Make a first date not so awkward… with cats.
What’s in it for you? REWARDS! (plus the warm fuzzy feeling that you’re helping save kitties)
We aren’t asking for donations. Every pledge comes with a reward. Take a peek to the right to get a better idea of what we’re offering. You can only “pledge” once, but If you would like multiple rewards, pledge the amount that everything would add up to and add a comment to your pledge stating that you are purchasing multiple items! You can always “add-on” to your initial pledge.
Pledge toward a reward with “first dibs” if you want a guaranteed Kitty Lounge reservation within the first two weeks of our grand opening. Shirts and stickers are available as well! We’re happy to mail these out at our expense but if you’re willing to pick them up from the shop in person please let us know. We’ll have a $2 drink credit waiting for you if you pick shirts up in person!
The shirts basically sum up the process of opening fa cat cafe. (Available in XS, S, M, L, XL. Shirt artwork by @sore_tooth). The stickers are high quality, weatherproof vinyl.
What will we do with the funding?
Kickstarter is “all or nothing,” meaning we do not get a dime if we don’t reach our goal. If we do reach the goal, all of the funding will be used for the cats’ living space, starting with the build-out. We are prepared to go further if you are! If we surpass our goal we have plans for filtered water fountains, premium toys and beds, perches, built-in climbing structures, and more luxury living items.
Kicksterster takes a cut and there are credit card fees that come out on our end. We are also paying for the design and printing of the shirts and stickers, plus other reward costs and shipping. We’ve broken down the percentages below.
This dream has been over a year in the making. We’ve come a long way and have been overwhelmed with the support we’ve received so far. This is the home stretch! If everything stays on track, we’ll start our lease (North Spokane) on January 1st, 2020. After some renovation we expect to be open in March 2020! With your help we can bring a cat cafe to Spokane and save the kitties! We aren’t asking for donations, but we are asking for your help to make Kitty Cantina the best possible environment for the cats and their visitors. Thank you everyone so much!
Health Regulations: Of course this should be a concern. The main issue here is how young the concept of a cat cafe is. This is still quite foreign to plenty of people and as a result we are having difficulty explaining the legitimacy of healthy operations. Zoning/Permits: More permits to acquire and inspections to pass. We may have to apply for a special exemption and there’s no guarantee this will be approved. Funding: We’ve met our baseline requirements to get the doors open but we’re still shy for the space for the cats. That’s where you all come in!