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! 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 that cat's specific 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 Cat's who live at the Cheshire Grin
BILLY
CADABRA
TIGGER
Billy is a very handsome and sweet 10 year old male. Uprooted from his life's normal routine, he is still trying to get used to the cafe. He is a big boy who loves to get attention. And when we say sweet big boy, we mean it! If you are interested in Billy, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
TIGGER
CADABRA
TIGGER
This handsome big headed boy is Tigger! He is a sweet gentle giant who loves to play! He loves to let you know that he is by your side, because he’s not shy to speak up. And likes to hear himself talk. If you are interested in Tigger, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
CADABRA
CADABRA
CADABRA
Abra and Cadabra came in together after their owner had passed away. They are two handsome boys who are a little confused of where they are. Cadabra is shyer than his brother Abra. He is around 10 years old. If you are interested in Cadabra, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
WIKI
MOONLIGHT
CADABRA
Wiki is a sweet one year old tortie who loves attention. She is easy to warm up with pets on the HEAD ONLY and she loves to play! If you are interested in Wiki, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
MOONLIGHT
MOONLIGHT
MOONLIGHT
Moonlight is a sweet tuxedo who is around 1 years old. She likes pets and can sometimes get jealous if another kitty is near you getting attention. If you are interested in Moonlight, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
MANDOLIN
MOONLIGHT
MOONLIGHT
Mandolin is another young mother we took in after her kittens were adopted. She is only 9 months old and is a small beautiful dilute calico. She can be a little sassy, but she will come up to you for attention and only likes her head pet. She's a little particular! Mandolin is ready for a new start (that doesn't include kittens) and ready to have a home of her very own! If you are interested in Mandolin, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
OCEAN
OCEAN
OCEAN
We took in Ocean and her 5 kittens. She is a sweet cat who loves to be pet on her head. Ocean is ready to have a home of her own! She is slow to warm up to other kitties. If you are interested in Ocean, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
RIFF
OCEAN
OCEAN
Riff has so much to say! He is a sweet 1 year old male who loves to talk and get all the attention. If you are interested in Riff come meet him!
BETTY WHITE
BETTY WHITE
BETTY WHITE
Betty White is a sweet lady and all she wants is attention. She is a blind, fully white 3 year old. Despite being slightly blind, it doesn’t hinder her confidence! She’s ready to take on the world. If you are interested in Betty White come in and meet her!
GREYSON
BETTY WHITE
BETTY WHITE
Greyson is a handsome 2 year old boy who started off his life as a stray. He was thankfully trapped because he had horrible leg injury that prevented him from walking comfortably. He recovered from his injury and healed up amazingly! For him being a former street cat, he is a attention hog! He will zip through the cafe at high speed and he loves to play. All he wants is your love and attention and he will be right in your face to get it! This is all a loving cat deserves. If you are interested in Greyson, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
HONEY MAMA
HONEY MAMA
HONEY MAMA
Honey Mama came in with her daughter Sugar Baby. She is around 3 years old and we’re surrendered to animal control due to their owner health. These two are the most sweetest cats all they want is someone to love on. You know they were very loved in their old home. If you are interested in Honey Mama and Sugar Baby come in and meet them! At this time they are considered a bonded pair.
SUGAR BABY
HONEY MAMA
HONEY MAMA
Sugar Baby came in with her mother Honey Mama. She is around 1 years old and we’re surrendered to animal control due to their owner health. These two are the most sweetest cats all they want is someone to love on. You know they were very loved in their old home. If you are interested in Honey Mama and Sugar Baby come in and meet them! At this time they are considered a bonded pair.
THE YOUNGSTERS:
MAPLE
CHERNIT
CHERNIT
Maple was found outside after they found his sister, Willow. We were expected to get only Willow until the next day they found Maple! So of course we took them both! Maple is around 16 weeks old.
It is our policy that kittens get adopted out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. All kittens are ready to go to their forever homes at the age of 12 weeks. If you are interested in Maple come meet him!
CHERNIT
CHERNIT
CHERNIT
Chernit is a sweet energetic 16 week old kitten.
It is our policy that kittens get adopted out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. All kittens are ready to go to their forever homes at the age of 12 weeks. If you are interested in Chernit come meet him!
FIG
CHERNIT
NEWTON
Fig and Newton are two lovable brothers who are 6 months. Their stray hold was up and we’re going to be euthanized because they couldn’t go to animal controls adoption floor because they are recovering from a Ringworm. They are clearing up already with the medicine they are on!
It is our policy that kittens get adopted out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. All kittens are ready to go to their forever homes at the age of 12 weeks. If you are interested in Tipster come meet him!
NEWTON
CARAMEL BITS
NEWTON
Fig and Newton are two lovable brothers who are 6 months. Their stray hold was up and we’re going to be euthanized because they couldn’t go to animal controls adoption floor because they are recovering from a Ringworm. They are clearing up already with the medicine they are on!
CARAMEL BITS
CARAMEL BITS
CARAMEL BITS
Meet Tipster, Sprinkles, Caramel Bits and Chocolate Chips. They are 4 months old and are full of love. Caramel Bits is one of the male kittens. It is our policy that kittens get adopted out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. All kittens are ready to go to their forever homes at the age of 12 weeks. If you are interested in Caramel Bits come meet him!
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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