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
WIKI
MOONLIGHT
MOONLIGHT
Wiki is a sweet one year old tortie who loves attention. She is brand new so she is a little timid. 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
MANDOLIN
Mandolin is another young mother we took in after her kittens were adopted. She is only 8 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
STANLEY
MANDOLIN
We took in Ocean and her 5 kittens. Her kitten Lobster is still available are listed below in "The Youngsters" section. She is a sweet cat who loves to be pet on her head. Ocean is ready to have a home of her own! If you are interested in Ocean, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
STANLEY
STANLEY
STANLEY
Stanley is a very sweet 9 month old male kitten. Since he is brand new he is acclimating in his cage and he will make sure you wont miss him! He will reach out for you making sure you don't passing him up for pets. With all this personality it is hard to believe he only had a couple hours left before we rescued him. If you are interested in Stanley, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
JASMINE
STANLEY
STANLEY
Jasmine is a cute 4 month old kitten. She is a little unsure who to trust, but she will warm up quickly. She is a sweet little one who loves to be pet and talked too. She is a sweet, timid little girl who had a couple hours left before we rescued her. If you are interested in Jasmine, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
PRINCESS
PRINCESS
PRINCESS
Princess is a sweet tortie who had a litter of kittens 10 weeks ago. Everyone was adopted except for her and Duchess. See Duchess listed below in "The Youngsters" section. Princess is around 1 years old. If you are interested in Princess, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
GABBY
PRINCESS
PRINCESS
Gabby is an adorable senior declawed tabby at 11 years old. She loves to come up for pets on her head and along her back. Gabby knows her name so if you call it she will pop her head from her sleeping spot. She can get a little cranky sometimes and might need to be the only cat in the household. If you are interested in Gabby, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
SNEAKY
PRINCESS
SNEAKY
Sneaky is a big long haired orange and white female who is also 10 years old like her friend Fluffy. They both came from the same household, but are both so sweet. Sneaky is a little more shy than Fluffy but we know she is going to warm up quickly. If you are interested in Sneaky, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
MONTANA
MONTANA
MONTANA
Montana came to the cafe with her 5 kittens. She is a very sweet and beautiful calico who is ready to live her life without having to be a momma anymore. Montana is 2 years old who enjoys pets and napping. If you are interested in Montana, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
BLANCHE
MONTANA
MONTANA
Blanche is a short haired tortie who is around 4 years old. She is a little shy but very sweet. If you are interested in Blanche, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
GREYSON
GREYSON
GREYSON
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.
KITTY
GREYSON
GREYSON
Kitty is a 2 year old female who will come up to you for attention. She likes to hang out and watch and her surroundings before she makes her decision to venture out. She has had a traumatic past. Kitty would thrive as an only cat in a home. She gets jealous when other kitties are getting attention. If you are interested in Kitty, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
THE YOUNGSTERS:
PAULY STANLEY
PAULY STANLEY
PAULY STANLEY
Get ready for THE KISS KITTENS!
Pauly Stanley came in with his band (and litter mates). They are all around 4.5 months old.
It is our policy that kittens get adopted out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. If you are interested in Pauly come meet him!
GENIE SIMMONS
PAULY STANLEY
PAULY STANLEY
Get ready for THE KISS KITTENS!
Genie Simmons came in with her band (and litter mates). They are all around 4.5 months old.
It is our policy that kittens get adopted out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. If you are interested in Genie come meet her!
PETEY HISSY
PAULY STANLEY
PETEY HISSY
Get ready for THE KISS KITTENS!
Petey Hissy (who isn't hissy at all....btw) came in with his band (and litter mates). They are all around 4.5 months old.
It is our policy that kittens get adopted out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. If you are interested in Petey come meet him!
ACE FREELY
ACE FREELY
PETEY HISSY
Get ready for THE KISS KITTENS!
Ace Freely came in with her band (and litter mates). They are all around 4.5 months old.
It is our policy that kittens get adopted out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. If you are interested in Ace come meet her!
SAFFRON
ACE FREELY
CINNAMON
Saffron is a female kitten who is around 3 months old. Saffron and Cinnamon are starting to warm up. They both have hilarious personalities! They were both trapped outside to they are learning the comfort of humans.
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 Saffron come meet her!
CINNAMON
ACE FREELY
CINNAMON
Cinnamon is a male kitten who is around 3 months old. Saffron and Cinnamon are starting to warm up. They both have hilarious personalities! They were both trapped outside to they are learning the comfort of humans.
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 Cinnamon come meet him!
JUICY FRUIT
JUICY FRUIT
JUICY FRUIT
Juicy Fruit is a sweet boy who is learning to trust humans. He is around 2.5 months 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 Juicy Fruit come meet him!
BATTLESTAR
JUICY FRUIT
JUICY FRUIT
Battlestar and his brothers and sister were found under a tarp in a parked boat. Battestar is around 4 months 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 Battlestar come meet him!
THOR
JUICY FRUIT
MERCURY
Thor is a shy 6 month old kitten who came in with his sister Mercury.
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 Thor come meet him!
MERCURY
MERCURY
MERCURY
Mercury is an outgoing dilute tortie who is 6 month old. She came in with her brother Thor.
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 Mercury come meet her!
HENRY
MERCURY
HENRY
Henry came into us found outside as a single kitten. He is full of energy and is around 7 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 Henry come meet her!
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 works with local rescues in the St. Louis area. We do not take owner surrenders and work only through rescues.
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-6pm.
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