Charlotte has a cat cafe! I have seen a cat cafe in Charleston and hear Raleigh is getting one and the concept is still new to me. We were in town visiting friends and they said Mac Tabby is a new addition to NoDa and just opened in December. I went on the website, read about it and decided to try to book a slot. Everything was full on a Saturday so I tried to waitlist us. We went to Mac Tabby and found the the entrance. It is on the second floor and there is an art gallery on the same floor and the room with all the cats. You then enter the cafe where a friendly lady welcomed us and explained the cat cafe rules. I knew we did not have a chance because waitlist means someone has to cancel and they were booked with 15 guests on the hour every hour. Instead, we had a cup of of coffee, looked at some cat magazines and looked at the photos of the 27 adoptions that have taken place in just a month. The cause is great and cats from a local shelter are brought to Mac Tabby, you book a time and sign a waiver and then get time with the cats. It is all about an experience and therapy and spending time with cats. The goal is to find home for all of these free range kitties and they seem to be setting a great record so far with all the adoptions.
We saw guests come in without appointments and they were turned away. I suggest making an appointment ahead of time so that you truly get the time with the cats. They also offer storytime with the cats and children and I think also yoga with the cats. I love the cause and concept and am glad I got to see a cat cafe in action. It was a purr-fect experience and I can't wait for Raleigh to get one.