1926 Cherokee Street, Saint Louis, MO 63118, United States
A 501 c3 Non for profit animal rescue
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About Us
Welcome to The Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe!
The Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe is like a regular cafe, except that it is full of free-roaming cats! We are our own rescue and non profit! Being a rescue allows us to pull from the euthanasia list in Animal Control giving those guys a second chance. All donations go directly back to the cats! For litter, food, and all the medical bills. These cafe cats are in an interactive space where they eat, sleep and play. Guests can come in and enjoy a piece of cake or coffee while enjoying the restorative environment. The Cheshire Grin is a cafe where you can play with adoptable cats! We sell coffee, drinks and delicious baked goods. All of the cats you see at our space are adoptable! If you are interested in adopting, all potential adopters must fill out an application with our rescue and have a conversation with a staff member prior to adopting.
Benefits of a Cat Cafe
Think of The Cheshire Grin as a giant foster house for amazing adoptable cats waiting for their forever homes. The environment of the café gives the cats a chance to feel at home while they get used to interacting with many different people.
Potential adopters will be able to interact and learn more about the cats' personalities. As staff and volunteers learn about each cats' needs and personalities, we can match them with their puuurfect adopter.
For Rescues: We are willing to foster any adult friendly cat(s) that have been FIV/FELV tested, neutered, and fully vaccinated to be an indoor cat. We are here to help you make some space in your shelter! Please contact us for more info. and thank you for rescuing cats!
Hello! About Kateri and Paul
We realize that there are a lot of dog rescues in the St. Louis area, but not as many cat rescues. While rescues are rescuing and T.N.R.-ing cats from the streets, we realized that the shelter environment isn’t the best for them to express their true personalities. Many sheltered cats tend to show signs of being stressed and scared instead of friendly and approachable. This situation doesn’t allow them to show off their true personalities. We have both worked in the shelter setting for many years and we take that experience into account in our cafe design. Our kitties purr, talk, play and even snuggle. We want adopters to come in and see how friendly are cats are! Cats open up and show their true colors when they have strangers to impress. The cafe also allows us to see how they interact and play with other cats when they have space to run and play. We feel that all cats deserve a chance to be loved. We want to show you that all cats can be affectionate companions in the right scenario!
MEET THE CAFE CATS:
CHEEKS
CHEEKS
CHEEKS
Cheeks is a 4 year old male. He is also curious and loves exploring. He loves attention and pets however, he does enjoy doing his own thing once and a while.
JETSKI
CHEEKS
CHEEKS
jetSki is a very sweet five-year-old female kitty. She is half calico and half oriental shorthair. She came in with her friend Roatan. She loves to show off by carrying a toy around in her mouth and screaming that she has caught dinner. Jetski talks back when you talk to her.
MONA
CHEEKS
KLOUD
Mona is a shy girl who would do better with another cat in the house hold. She needs another cat companion to bring her confidence out. She loves to be pet and will come out for them. But she mainly likes to stay in a safe spot until she feels comfortable to come out.
KLOUD
GRACIE
KLOUD
Kloud was transferred from Kansas. He had only about an hour left before being euthanized. He is very shy and we think he is deaf. He’s around 3 years old. He needs a little more time to adjust and feel comfortable. So he is looking for a home with someone who works from home. Who is willing to comfort and work with him.
MAISEL
GRACIE
GRACIE
Maisel is a sweet 9 year old lady! She loves to be brushed and loveesssss pets. She was attacked by a dog in her previous home so she probably won’t do well with a dog in her the home. She loves to burrow herself under blankets-and it’s so adorable!
GRACIE
GRACIE
GRACIE
Gracie is a 20 year old cat who we took in when her person had to go into a nursing home. She is very sweet and loves to get affection. Gracie also loves to nap on laps or near you.
STAR
LITTLE BOY
LITTLE BOY
Star is a 15 year old kitty who we took in after his owner had to go to a nursing home. He is a sweet boy who wants to be loved. He needs a quiet home to live his life in and someone to love him. He is a bonded pair with Little Boy.
LITTLE BOY
LITTLE BOY
LITTLE BOY
Little Boy is a 15 year old kitty who we took in after his owner had to go to a nursing home. He is a purr machine who loves attention! He just wants to be your buddy. He is a bonded pair with Star.
SHOOTER
SHOOTER
SHOOTER
Shooter is a very playful one year-old male cat. He loves to chase toys, play with string toys, loves to sit in laps and be pet. He is more interested in human attention than being a cat friend.
PUMPKIN
SHOOTER
SHOOTER
Pumpkin is a sweet, talkative boy who is learning that he is safe and we will take care of him. He is a handsome boy ready for his new, loving home. He really enjoys pets but when you start he won’t want you to stop! He will weave between your legs. He wants to be the only cat in the household.
BANDIT
SHOOTER
GANGSTER
Bandit is looking for a forever home who loves to snuggle. He is around 4 years old and loves to roll over for belly rubs. He is on a special Urinary SO diet so he would need to continue to possibly be on this diet after he’s adopted. He is such a sweetheart who just wants peoples attention. He is best in a home without any dogs.
GANGSTER
GANGSTER
GANGSTER
Gangster has a non life threatening condition called Wobbly cat syndrome. Wobbly cat syndrome, also known as cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), is a neurological disorder that causes cats to have uncoordinated movements, loss of balance, and sudden jerky movements. It’s caused by an underdeveloped cerebellum, which controls intentional movement. CH is neither contagious nor painful. He doesn’t know he’s any different from other kitties. Especially at 4 months old, he wants to be EVERYONE’S friend even when they don’t want to be his. He is so full of life and loves to play. You must meet this little trooper, it will make your day.
NOLA
GANGSTER
NOLA
Nola is a one year old female kitty who loves to get her belly rubbed. She purrs when she get pets and she has the sweetest little face.
THE YOUNGSTERS:
LEFTY
LEFTY
LEFTY
7 month old male kitten. (FIV positive) Lefty is missing an eye, but he does not need it stitched up because it isn’t bothering him and is healthy For it to remain unstitched.
it is our policy to adopt kittens out in pairs under six months, unless there is a young cat in the household.
STORM
LEFTY
LEFTY
Storm is a Male kitten around 11 months old. he was rescued outside with his brother and sister. He’s the shyest of them all so the other two were already adopted. Storm likes to watch from above the shelving at people walking in the café. He loves to play with the wind toy and chase toys across the floor. Storm is obsessed with wet food and treats.
CHILLI
CHILLI
CHILLI
male kitten
It is our policy that kittens are adopted in pairs unless there is another younger cat in the household.
RUBY
CHILLI
CHILLI
Female kitten
It is our policy that kittens are adopted in pairs unless there is another younger cat in the household.
FAQ's
What do we do to ensure the cats' well being?
Cats are our number 1 priority. Aside from building a cat-ified space that allows the cats to interact with guests on their own terms, we also look after their health and wellness. We have a set of rules we ask our guests to follow in order to ensure the best possible experience for our guests and cats. We keep an eye on our cats to make sure that they're thriving in our environment. Those cats who show any sign of unhappiness are put into foster care until a more suitable arrangement is found.
Where do you get your cats from?
The Cheshire Grin is its' own rescue under The Green Paw Rescue we work with local rescues in the St. Louis and rural areas. We do not take owner surrenders and work only through rescues and Animal Control.
Can I bring my own cat to the cafe?
No. The cats in The Cheshire Grin are already acclimated into the café setting. Think about when you bring your cat to the vet, and how stressful that can be. Bringing your cat to a cafe may be fun for you, but probably not for your cat. For this reason, we don’t want adopted cats in our café.
Is there an age limit to enter the cat lounge?
No one under the age of 7 is permitted in the cat lounge area. The only exception will be for cat adoptions. This is for the safety for your child but for the safety of our cats. The cafe is a safe zone for cats of all backgrounds and histories. Some cats just aren't comfortable with little children.
Children that are over the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Can I book a private event?
Yes! If you are interested in hosting a private event, The Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe can help accommodate. This will make your wedding shower, graduation party or any occasion stand out from the rest! Please email us at thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com with all of your details including the date and event type. We allow up to 15 guests at our private event.
Do I have to make an appointment? Can I book multiple appointments at one time?
Walk-in's are welcome but we encourage you to make a reservation so you have a guaranteed spot. We can only allow 15 people in the cafe per hour.
Unfortunately you have to book individually if you have a larger party coming in. We know, it's annoying.
NOTE: When you make an appointment, your Paypal statement will be from Green Paw Community Association, our non-profit animal rescue.
What are your hours?
We are open Friday through Sunday, 10am-4pm.
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Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
LITTER SPONSOR
Thank you Dr. Elsey’s for supporting our mission by being our litter sponsor! Our rescue cats are happy.