1926 Cherokee Street, Saint Louis, MO 63118, United States
A 501 c3 Non for profit animal rescue
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NOTE YOU CAN ONLY MAKE 1 RESERVATION AT A TIME
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
LUCKY STAR
LUCKY STAR
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.
LUCKY STAR
LUCKY STAR
LUCKY STAR
Lucky Star was hanging out with a feral colony. When she was trapped she didn't act like a true feral cat would. Not wanting to put her back outside we were contacted asking if we could take her. This sweetheart is finally warming up to love pets. She is starting to purr and feeling more comfortable. Lucky Star is around 9 months old any is a polydactyl.
WINDSOR
LUCKY STAR
WINDSOR
Windsor is a sweet older boy maybe around 15 years old. We got a call (with photos) saying he was found in a box with holes and unopened food cans in the box with him. We are so thankful someone asked us if we had space Because this senior is a love and is looking for his final forever home.
LILY
TANNER JAMES
TANNER JAMES
Lily is a sweet 8 year old girl who we pulled from animal control with not much time left. She loves to be pet and be loved on. She also loves to rub up against legs. She will come when her name is called and loves to make biscuits on soft blankets.
TANNER JAMES
TANNER JAMES
TANNER JAMES
Tanner James has been in animal control since he was 8 months old. He is almost 3 years old now. He is ready to get his own home! He is going to need a special type of home who is willing to work with his corky outbursts. Sometimes he can get a little rough and doesn’t know his boundary’s. If someone is wanting to work with a harder case, Tanner is your man! We know there is an amazing cat in there!
MAGIC
TANNER JAMES
SUNSHINE
Magic is a sweetheart (when she chooses to be). She has the cutest meow chirps. She is 2 years old and loves to explore the cafe. She is a little bit spicy but when you get her in that good mood, she enjoys head pets. She loves to play with wand toys more than anything!
SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE
Sunshine is a handsome boy who is around 4 years old. He is looking for a good home. He has similar fur markings as Mr. Whiskey Biscuit (one of the House resident cats) The only difference is sunshine’s orange is a little darker.
STARLINK
SUNSHINE
STARLINK
Starlink was and outdoor kitty who had a feeder and ate with a colony of cats. One day his feeder noticed he hadn‘t visited in almost 3 weeks, when he came back, his foot was horribly injured, resulting in a leg amputation. He learns to except people and love. He is a little shy, but he comes around. He is learning that he actually LOVES his head to be pet.
AUSSI
SUNSHINE
STARLINK
Aussi is floofy black and white 1 year old boy. He loves to find a lap to curl up in. He rolls on his back and loves his new affection. He is Mr. Socialite.
THE YOUNGSTERS:
PEANUT BUTTER
FLUFFER NUTTER
FLUFFER NUTTER
Male kitten that came in with his brother Fluffer Nutter.
It is our policy that kittens under the age of 6 months are adopted as a pair unless there is another cat in the household.
FLUFFER NUTTER
FLUFFER NUTTER
FLUFFER NUTTER
Male kitten that came in with his brother Peanut Butter.
It is our policy that kittens under the age of 6 months are adopted as a pair unless there is another cat in the household.
VICTORY
FLUFFER NUTTER
VICTORY
Memorial Day Female kitten, who came in with Honor and Liberty.
It is our policy that kittens under the age of 6 months are adopted as a pair unless there is another cat in the household.
LIBERTY
LIBERTY
VICTORY
Memorial Day Male kitten who came in with Victory and Honor.
It is our policy that kittens under the age of 6 months are adopted as a pair unless there is another cat in the household.
HONOR
LIBERTY
HONOR
Memorial Day Male kitten who came in with Victory and Liberty.
It is our policy that kittens under 6 months go home in pairs or with another cat in the household.
LIBERTY
HONOR
Male kitten who came in with his brothers. They are around 10 weeks old.
It is our policy that kittens under the age of 6 months are adopted as a pair unless there is another cat in the household.
STORM
Male kitten who came in with his brothers. They are around 10 weeks old.
It is our policy that kittens under the age of 6 months are adopted as a pair unless there is another cat in the household.
STORM
Male kitten who came in with his brothers. They are around 10 weeks old.
It is our policy that kittens under the age of 6 months are adopted as a pair unless there is another cat in the household.
STORM
STORM
STORM
Storm is a Male kitten around 8 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.
MR. WHISKER BISCUIT
MR. WHISKER BISCUIT
MR. WHISKER BISCUIT
Mr. Whisker Biscuit AKA Whiskey, is one of two residential cats who live in the cafe. He can be a little shy around new people, but with some soft encouragement, you might become his new friend!
YUKI
MR. WHISKER BISCUIT
MR. WHISKER BISCUIT
Yuki is the second resident and she takes pride in knowing she is the ruler of the cafe. One of her favorite places to hang out is on the second floor banisters around the cat walk! You might spot her floating above you on the plexi as you walk in the front lobby!
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.