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:
JINX
ALMOND
JINX
Jinx is a 7 month old male brother of Boo. He is sweet but a little shy at first.
BOO
ALMOND
JINX
Boo is around 7 months old and is the sister of Jinx. She is the shyest of the litter. But still very sweet.
ALMOND
ALMOND
ALMOND
Almond is a beautiful orange eyed torti who is 6 months old.
SPARKY
LIL POPPY
ALMOND
Sparky is Lil Poppy's mom. She is around 2 years old and she loves to get scratches on her lower back. She has big bright eyes and a cute black spot on her nose.
LIL POPPY
LIL POPPY
LIL POPPY
Lil Poppy is a sweet 9 month old boy who loves to play. He loves to chase little toy mice. He will talk and chirp while walking around. Lil Poppy loves to weave around your legs. He gets along with other cats and loves people attention.
MAISEL
LIL POPPY
LIL POPPY
Maisel is a sweet 9 year old lady! She will come to you on her own terms and can be a bit spicy at times. She was attacked by a dog in her previous home so she probably won’t do well with a dog in the home. She loves to burrow herself on cat beds throughout the cafe. When she is comfortable she will sit on your lap if you sit on the stairs next to her.
LOLLY
MICHAEL SCOTT
MICHAEL SCOTT
Lolly is a sweet 10 year old lady! She has a nero issue that makes her wobbly when she walks but it doesn't bother her getting around! She loves her back being pet and loves attention. It takes her a bit to warm up to other cats in the cafe but she very much loves people. She would do better with one other cat in the household or as a single senior!
MICHAEL SCOTT
MICHAEL SCOTT
MICHAEL SCOTT
Michael Scott was trapped as a feral kitty. He had a sever injury to his face and suggested that he was euthanized. However with a lot of perseverance and kindness, he was able to get the surgery he needed to start to heal. His new family needs to be a quite home who is familiar with the shy cat personality.
ANA
CASHEW
LEFTY
Ana is around 6 months old and was bottle fed along with her sister Elsa and brother Olaf who have been adopted. She loves pets and attention and really loves to play with other cats in the cafe.
LEFTY
CASHEW
LEFTY
Lefty is around 1.5 years old. He is FIV+ but is aloof with other cats and is a perfect boy. Lefty is missing an eye, but he does not need it stitched up because it isn’t bothering him and is healthy for him to keep it. He is a little on the shyer side so if someone is interested in a shy baby come meet him. When he trusts you he loves back and head pets. He will follow around the ones he trusts for more pets.
CASHEW
CASHEW
PISTACHIO
Cashew is the sweetest most playful girl who only wants attention. She is around 1 years old and will do great with other cats. She loves to talk!
PISTACHIO
PISTACHIO
PISTACHIO
Pistachio is a little shy but will slink over for full on pets. She just needs that affirmation that you want to give her pets then she will roll over for belly rubs. Pistachio is 3 years old and came in with Macadamia.
MACADAMIA
PISTACHIO
MACADAMIA
Macadamia is a more outgoing than Pistachio. She comes right over head butting for attention. She is FIV+ but is great with other cats so having a FIV- cat. She came in with Pistachio.
PIXEL
PISTACHIO
MACADAMIA
Pixel is a very outgoing 8 month old girl. Pixel is also one who loves to talk. She is playful but also loves to snuggle!
HAZE
PUMPKIN PEPPER
PUMPKIN PEPPER
Haze's life was flipped upside down in June when her home was destroyed by the St. Louis tornados. Haze is a little nervous about her new cafe life. But she is an amazingly sweet girl who likes to be talked to and pet on the head. We know that she will warm up to her new life soon. She is a 9 year old angel.
PUMPKIN PEPPER
PUMPKIN PEPPER
PUMPKIN PEPPER
Pumpkin Pepper is a very lovey 1 year old female. She loves to be pet and be by your side. She is more interested in getting attention and being on your lap than playing. If you sit on a rug in the cafe, she will find your lap as a comfy spot to take a nap in. So make sure you give her all the cuddles, she is ready for them!
PIEROGI
PUMPKIN PEPPER
PIEROGI
Pierogi is around a year old and she loves to play with a sting toy. She is also very lovey and adores pets. She makes biscuits and purrs when she gets that alone time.
THE YOUNGSTERs:
DEL
FAIRY FLY
ALLIE
Del came in with his sister Allie. They are around 12 weeks old.
It is our policy that kittens 6 months and younger are adopted in pairs unless you have another young cat in the house hold.
ALLIE
FAIRY FLY
ALLIE
PENDING ADOPTION
Allie came in with her brother Del. They are around 12 weeks old.
It is our policy that kittens 6 months and younger are adopted in pairs unless you have another young cat in the house hold.
FAIRY FLY
FAIRY FLY
FAIRY FLY
Fairy Fly is around 15 weeks old. She is very snuggly.
It is our policy that kittens 6 months and younger are adopted in pairs unless you have another young cat in the house hold.
GROOVY
GROOVY
FAIRY FLY
Groovy came in with her brother Grover. They are around 11 weeks old.
It is our policy that kittens 6 months and younger are adopted in pairs unless you have another young cat in the house hold.
GROVER
GROOVY
GROVER
Grover came in with his sister Groovy. They are around 11 weeks old.
It is our policy that kittens 6 months and younger are adopted in pairs unless you have another young cat in the house hold.
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 Saturday, 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.
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