{"id":1305,"date":"2015-07-19T07:52:55","date_gmt":"2015-07-19T07:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=1305"},"modified":"2024-01-03T13:45:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T13:45:59","slug":"australia-backs-the-cat-cafe-trend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/pawesome\/news\/australia-backs-the-cat-cafe-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia backs the cat caf\u00e9 trend"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The cosmic-inspired cat caf\u00e9, located in Surry Hills, is sure to become the purr-fect place to enjoy a cappuccino alongside some newfound moggy mates. After all, the company behind this feline-friendly caf\u00e9 is the same team that launched Cat Caf\u00e9 Melbourne<\/a> and Catmosphere Cat Caf\u00e9 Chiang Mai<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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However, cat caf\u00e9\u2019s aren\u2019t a totally new concept. The first cat caf\u00e9 opened in Taiwan in the late 90s<\/strong> but the idea has really taken off in Japan over the last ten years, where more than 150 cat cafes exist.<\/p>\n

The idea started as a way for those who are unable to own a cat\u2014due to housing rules, living situation or lifestyle\u2014to still enjoy the benefits of interacting and caring for a cat. Cat cafes have also become a way to address and re-house homeless and abandoned cats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Patrons of cat caf\u00e9s usually pay a cover fee for an allocated time, approximately an hour, which they use to play with the caf\u00e9\u2019s cats. The cats are kept in a playroom usually filled with toys, scratching posts and all the things cats love. Customers are encouraged to purchase their coffee and settle down to enjoy it in the playroom with the cats. But what if the cat\u2019s not feeling up to socialising? In Cat Caf\u00e9 Melbourne<\/a>\u00a0for example, there are cat flaps so the felines can toddle through to their own private area.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s important to note that there are often strict rules in place to ensure you have an enjoyable time and the cats don\u2019t get too bothered<\/strong>. Cat Caf\u00e9 Melbourne<\/a> doesn\u2019t allow children under eight-years-of-age, and your coffee must have a lid on it to ensure none of the kitties get their paws into the hot coffee. Many cat caf\u00e9s require a reservation and only allow in a certain amount of customers at a time. This ensures the cats don\u2019t get overwhelmed by all the noise and people.<\/p>\n

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What do you think of cat cafes?<\/p>\n

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The cosmic-inspired cat caf\u00e9, located in Surry Hills, is sure to become the purr-fect place to enjoy a cappuccino alongside some newfound moggy mates. After all, the company behind this feline-friendly caf\u00e9 is the same team that launched Cat Caf\u00e9 Melbourne and Catmosphere Cat Caf\u00e9 Chiang Mai. However, cat caf\u00e9\u2019s aren\u2019t a totally new concept. … <\/p>\n

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