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CatCafe Lounge Opens New Location in Venice Beach
The cat rescue cafe expands its mission to save more felines in the coastal community.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:18am
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CatCafe Lounge, a popular cat rescue and adoption cafe, has opened a new location in Venice Beach, California. The new cafe aims to continue the organization's life-saving work by providing a welcoming space for visitors to interact with and potentially adopt rescued cats.
Why it matters
CatCafe Lounge's expansion to Venice Beach allows the organization to reach a new community and find homes for more rescued cats. The cafe's unique model of combining a cozy cafe setting with cat adoption services has proven successful in other locations, making it an important resource for animal welfare in the region.
The details
The new CatCafe Lounge in Venice Beach features a comfortable lounge area where visitors can enjoy coffee, tea, and light snacks while spending time with the resident rescue cats. All of the cats available for adoption have been rescued from shelters or other precarious situations, and the cafe works closely with local animal welfare organizations to facilitate adoptions.
- CatCafe Lounge originally opened in March 2015.
- The new Venice Beach location celebrated its grand opening on March 28, 2026.
The players
CatCafe Lounge
A cat rescue and adoption cafe that provides a welcoming space for visitors to interact with and potentially adopt rescued cats.
What they’re saying
“We're thrilled to bring our mission of cat rescue and adoption to the vibrant community of Venice Beach. Our new location will allow us to save even more felines in need of loving homes.”
— Samantha Wilkins, Founder, CatCafe Lounge
The takeaway
CatCafe Lounge's expansion to Venice Beach demonstrates the growing popularity and impact of its unique model of combining a cozy cafe setting with cat adoption services. By providing a welcoming space for the community to interact with rescue cats, the organization is able to find loving homes for more animals in need.
