Hawai’i Cat Cafe opens in Honolulu
1/18
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2/18
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Minnie, 4, a Hawai'i Cat Cafe favorite due to her attachment to the other cats looks out the window for another friend who was recently adopted, is one of 15 adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct 19. Minnie can use a forever home and, perhaps, a forever friend because she enjoys the company of other cats.
Minnie, 4, a Hawai'i Cat Cafe favorite due to her attachment to the other cats looks out the window for another friend who was recently adopted, is one of 15 adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct 19. Minnie can use a forever home and, perhaps, a forever friend because she enjoys the company of other cats.
3/18
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Kohl, a 10 week-old black and white male kitten who plays with a stuffed mouse on a string in a cat playhouse is one of 15 adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA at Hawaii's first and only cat cafe - Hawai'i Cat Cafe on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
Kohl, a 10 week-old black and white male kitten who plays with a stuffed mouse on a string in a cat playhouse is one of 15 adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA at Hawaii's first and only cat cafe - Hawai'i Cat Cafe on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
4/18
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Meet Minnie
4-year-old petite shorthaired female with green eyes
Purrsonality: Resident greeter to all new cat arrivals. Befriends newbies and sits by the door forlorn, calling for her furry friends when one gets adopted. Should do well in a home with kids and other animals.
4-year-old petite shorthaired female with green eyes
Purrsonality: Resident greeter to all new cat arrivals. Befriends newbies and sits by the door forlorn, calling for her furry friends when one gets adopted. Should do well in a home with kids and other animals.
5/18
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Whooper, a 4-month-old female kitten who lounges in a cat tower in the cat lounge, is one of 15 adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA at Hawaii's first and only cat cafe - Hawai'i Cat Cafe on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
Whooper, a 4-month-old female kitten who lounges in a cat tower in the cat lounge, is one of 15 adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA at Hawaii's first and only cat cafe - Hawai'i Cat Cafe on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
6/18
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Cerina Harada pets Domino, a 4 month-old male while Minnie, a 4-yr-old female, and a Hawai'i Cat Cafe favorite, has a nap, who are both adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Looking through the window into the cat lounge from the cafe are Stephen Howard and Naomi Castillo. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
Cerina Harada pets Domino, a 4 month-old male while Minnie, a 4-yr-old female, and a Hawai'i Cat Cafe favorite, has a nap, who are both adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Looking through the window into the cat lounge from the cafe are Stephen Howard and Naomi Castillo. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
7/18
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Meet Twix
2-year-old longhaired female with green eyes
Purrsonality: Professional wiggler, has been known to contort herself into all sorts of positions for optimal scratch receiving. Enjoys naps.
2-year-old longhaired female with green eyes
Purrsonality: Professional wiggler, has been known to contort herself into all sorts of positions for optimal scratch receiving. Enjoys naps.
8/18
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Cerina Harada pets Domino, a 4-month-old male kitten while Minnie, a 4-yr-old female, and a Hawai'i Cat Cafe favorite, has a nap, while Gumbo, a 9.5 months old female cat who was rescued from a colony strolls by. All three cats are adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Looking through the window into the cat lounge from the cafe are Stephen Howard and Naomi Castillo. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
Cerina Harada pets Domino, a 4-month-old male kitten while Minnie, a 4-yr-old female, and a Hawai'i Cat Cafe favorite, has a nap, while Gumbo, a 9.5 months old female cat who was rescued from a colony strolls by. All three cats are adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Looking through the window into the cat lounge from the cafe are Stephen Howard and Naomi Castillo. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
9/18
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Jett Hall, left, UH student Sophie Dubois and and Naomi Castillo, sit in the Hawai'i Cat Cafe looking through the window at Minnie, a 4-yr-old female, and a Hawai'i Cat Cafe favorite, napping in the cat lounge. The cafe has 15 adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA available to interact with potential owners on Oct. 19. Looking through the window into the cat lounge from the cafe are Stephen Howard . Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
Jett Hall, left, UH student Sophie Dubois and and Naomi Castillo, sit in the Hawai'i Cat Cafe looking through the window at Minnie, a 4-yr-old female, and a Hawai'i Cat Cafe favorite, napping in the cat lounge. The cafe has 15 adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA available to interact with potential owners on Oct. 19. Looking through the window into the cat lounge from the cafe are Stephen Howard . Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
10/18
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- Jack Nguyen, who took allergy medicine for his cat allergies before coming to Hawaii's first and only cat cafe, Hawai'i Cat Cafe, spends time petting Baby Ruth, a large black and white male from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
- Jack Nguyen, who took allergy medicine for his cat allergies before coming to Hawaii's first and only cat cafe, Hawai'i Cat Cafe, spends time petting Baby Ruth, a large black and white male from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
11/18
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Jack Nguyen, left, and Cerina Harada, who both took allergy medicine for their cat allergies before coming to Hawaii's first and only cat cafe, Hawai'i Cat Cafe, to play with the adoptable cats spends time petting Baby Ruth, a large black and white male from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
Jack Nguyen, left, and Cerina Harada, who both took allergy medicine for their cat allergies before coming to Hawaii's first and only cat cafe, Hawai'i Cat Cafe, to play with the adoptable cats spends time petting Baby Ruth, a large black and white male from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
12/18
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Meet Boise
5-year-old shorthaired male with green-gold eyes
Purrsonality: Prefers a quiet, calm environment, but once comfortable he’ll show his excitement to see you by running up and giving you a few licks and head butts. Always down for a treat.
5-year-old shorthaired male with green-gold eyes
Purrsonality: Prefers a quiet, calm environment, but once comfortable he’ll show his excitement to see you by running up and giving you a few licks and head butts. Always down for a treat.
13/18
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Cerina Harada, left, and Jack Nguyen, who both took allergy medicine for their cat allergies before coming to Hawaii's first and only cat cafe, Hawai'i Cat Cafe, to play with the adoptable cats spend time with Baby Ruth, a large black and white male from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
Cerina Harada, left, and Jack Nguyen, who both took allergy medicine for their cat allergies before coming to Hawaii's first and only cat cafe, Hawai'i Cat Cafe, to play with the adoptable cats spend time with Baby Ruth, a large black and white male from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
14/18
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Domino, left, a 4 month-old male cat plays with employee Hannah ruble, the "cat concierge'" at Hawaii's first and only cat cafe, Hawai'i Cat Cafe, where guests can enjoy handcrafted beverages and European style pastries in the company of 15 adoptable shelter cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. In the background guest, Sophie Dubois, a student at UH tries to entice, Becca, a 10-week-old female calico kitten to play. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
Domino, left, a 4 month-old male cat plays with employee Hannah ruble, the "cat concierge'" at Hawaii's first and only cat cafe, Hawai'i Cat Cafe, where guests can enjoy handcrafted beverages and European style pastries in the company of 15 adoptable shelter cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. In the background guest, Sophie Dubois, a student at UH tries to entice, Becca, a 10-week-old female calico kitten to play. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
15/18
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Meet Baby Ruth
3-year-old shorthaired male with amber eyes
Purrsonality: Mr. Mellow here takes all the kitty antics in the lounge in stride. A good couch companion if you’re willing to dish out the petting. Known to lie about the lounge in goofy ways.
3-year-old shorthaired male with amber eyes
Purrsonality: Mr. Mellow here takes all the kitty antics in the lounge in stride. A good couch companion if you’re willing to dish out the petting. Known to lie about the lounge in goofy ways.
16/18
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Kat Wade/Special to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Cerina Harada, left, and Jack Nguyen, who both took allergy medicine for their cat allergies before coming to Hawaii's first and only cat cafe, Hawai'i Cat Cafe, to play with and pet the adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Looking through the window that separates the cafe from the cat lounge are new cafe employees, Kaitlyn Crabtree, left, and Jett hall. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
Cerina Harada, left, and Jack Nguyen, who both took allergy medicine for their cat allergies before coming to Hawaii's first and only cat cafe, Hawai'i Cat Cafe, to play with and pet the adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Looking through the window that separates the cafe from the cat lounge are new cafe employees, Kaitlyn Crabtree, left, and Jett hall. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
17/18
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Kat Wade/Special to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Gumbo, left, a 9.5 months old female cat and Minnie, 4, a Hawai'i Cat Cafe favorite due to her attachment to the other cats, are two of 15 adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
Gumbo, left, a 9.5 months old female cat and Minnie, 4, a Hawai'i Cat Cafe favorite due to her attachment to the other cats, are two of 15 adoptable cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
18/18
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Kat Wade/Special to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Becca, a 10-week-old female calico cat is a playful kitten at Hawaii's first and only cat cafe, Hawai'i Cat Cafe, where guests can enjoy handcrafted beverages and European style pastries in the company of 15 adoptable shelter cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
Becca, a 10-week-old female calico cat is a playful kitten at Hawaii's first and only cat cafe, Hawai'i Cat Cafe, where guests can enjoy handcrafted beverages and European style pastries in the company of 15 adoptable shelter cats from Oahu SPCA on Oct. 19. Oahu SPCA is a no kill shelter, with the mission to save every precious life. Adopting cats from Hawai'i Cat Cafe opens up space to rescue more cats and reduce euthanasia rates.
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