This is exactly what I needed! My beautiful cat suddenly passed in January and it has been a difficult time. I was so excited to find a place like this that houses cats that are ready for adoption. The cats have been fully vaccinated, microchipped and have been spayed/neutered. They have reservations available to come pet and play with the cats. You can pay for a 15 minute session or a one hour session. It's such a win-win since the cats get socialized by the people going there and you get the opportunity to live on the cats. Well, I came for an hour and basically cried the whole time as I got to pet and play with the cats. Of course there was one, in particular, that looked similar to mine that I just lost. They crawled up on my lap and just let me pet them and cry. Very therapeutic! Please come support Cat Therapy as they help facilitate finding safe homes for these loving cats. Or better yet, come adopt one of your own. The facility is beautifully designed with toys, boxes, bowls to sleep in, scratch pads and indiscreet litter boxes. The cats freely roam so the doors stay locked to be sure they don't accidentally get out. Just ring the bell when you arrive. They also sell merchandise. This was well worth it! Thank you for the therapy and the chance to enjoy your cats. read more

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One of the coolest little spots tucked away across the Granada! It's the home to a number of cats ready to be adopted and many looking for a friend for the day! I was fortunate enough to go during a slower time so I could have more time to interact with more cats and it went super well! The staff who work there are absolutely amazing and will walk you through every step of the process! I can't wait to head back ASAP! read more

Cutest place ever! Stumbled upon cat therapy while walking around. Couldn't say no to the kittens in the window. Lots of interactive toys and brushes to use with the cats. It was a nice way to spend 30 mins. read more

I love this cat cafe! I discovered it when they opened about 8 years ago and I'm so glad they are still around! One can go in and help socialize the cats and also adopt one if one wants! They rescue cats from shelters. The place is bright, big and cozy, clean and smells good! The staff is super sweet and friendly! read more

This place was really fun! The cats and kittens all had different personalities whether you wanna chill with the sleepy ones or endlessly play with energetic kittens. The place had a/c and was kept very neat. read more

Cat Therapy - Sleepy kitty - Pet Adoption Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We booked a private one hour therapy session with the cats. Booking the reservation was easily done online and well priced given the feline therapist to person ratio. We arrived at opening and their friendly staff got us right in to meet with the purrfessionals (just came up with that). The cats were cool, mellow, and doing their thing, and I was stoked just to be hanging out with them. They have toys to play with the cats or you can just hang out with them... feel their vibes and relax. I had a great time and felt my blood pressure dropping every minute I was there. Thank you Cat Therapy for meeting us share some time with the cats and for getting them adopted! read more

Cat Therapy - Just one of the highly qualified therapists waiting to assist you. - Pet Adoption Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This is like a cat cafe without the cafe. You pay a certain amount based on how much time you want to spend with the felines. There were over 20 cats in this very smallish, intimate, cozy space during our visit so you won't be searching for cats to pet or play with. They have younger cats, and older cats, and sleepy cats, and crazy energetic ones. There will most certainly be at least one cat available to suit your preference. I am a big believe in the healing power of cats so cat "therapy" aligns with my philosophy. To be clear, cats help heal humans and we help heal cats. I believe all of the cats here are available for adoption so, if you can, please save one or more of these precious felines. read more

Cat Therapy - Inside the cat lounge area. Over 20 cats to hang with. - Pet Adoption Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

You don't really need to reserve here! Yelp checkin gives 20% off admission which is pretty huge. One hour for two people was $48 (60-12) using the yelp checkin. Was it worth it? Well if you like cats it could be. The admission fee is pretty high but it goes to a good cause, to help shelter these cats and get them adopted. Some cats are very playful and others are very scared/ sleepy. We came from 4-5 pm and cats started sleeping at around 4:45 so I don't recommend coming any later than 4 if you actually want to play with the cats. I felt one hour was pretty long, I was pretty tapped out after 30. Definitely a cool experience especially if you're a cat person. read more

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I love Cat Therapy's mission and activities which is what brought me in. However, the business should be more mindful of the cats energy and not sell walk-in tickets when none of the cats are awake...Would only recommend going in the first 2-3 hours of opening. Right away when we came in, the lady helping us had no idea what to do. We mentioned we're a walk in and asked how it works and she said you can come for 15 mins or 1 hour, when their website literally says 30 mins ($20)/1 hour slots($25)? We compared it to the website but she just said $15 for 15 minutes is all she can do. We saw her manually type in the price which made it even more fishy. After driving all the way to SB, we decided to give it a try given all the good reviews. Sadly, the cats were all asleep by 4pm! While letting me into the pen, she literally said haha looks like all the cats are asleep have fun. The website promises around 15-20 cats but there were only 10 cats inside with only 1 cat awake. A good variety of cats if I could have seen any of them to begin with! I completely understand that working with pets is like this, but don't accept money for an experience you won't deliver on. It would be nice if it was more mindful of customers' time and the cats' health (aka don't close at 7pm). read more

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So fun and amazing clean environment. The cats were so sweet. We stayed for 1 hour. Really simple process to spend time with the cats. read more

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Such a fun place to visit and play with cats! I stop in here every time I'm in Santa Barbara. The people are friendly and of course the cats are even friendlier! It's clean and enjoyable. It's handy to make a reservation ahead of time (even if you just contact them an hour before), but I have also just stopped in and was able to stay. Make a donation, every little bit helps. Remember this is a nonprofit rescuing kitties!! read more

I have always been curious about Cat Therapy and my daughter and I went there for the first time last Sunday. We lost our 20-year-old cats a few years back so we have been missing having feline friends in our lives. It was so fun getting to play with the kittens and cats! I think it's hilarious that you have to sit there and wait for them to approach. We love our dog, but there is something so special about cats. I would definitely go there again! read more

Love the experience at this nonprofit shelter for cats. I appreciate how they socialize the animals, allowing people to enjoy them and opening up opportunities for adoption. read more

We made a reservation here after walking past their sign on the main street while on vacation in Santa Barbara. Always down to hang out with some kitties! We booked an hour and were the only ones in there for the most part. We were in during the afternoon which seemed to be nap time for everybody, the cats didn't seem interested in playing much, but that was fine. We were more than happy to just sit with them and pet them for a while. It was very relaxing and I love supporting cat rescue and adoptions! read more

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Cat therapy is exactly what it sounds like. You can pay hourly to play with cats and they money goes towards this non-profit company. If you need an uplifted mood, go support the business and your own mental health. read more

If you are on vacation and missing your cat, look no further than Cat Therapy! However, you may be enticed to leave with a newly found fur baby. We decided to do the last call session based on the recommendation of an employee. She said it's a little slower then and the cats are more active. This session is only 30 minutes instead of an hour. We thought an hour might be too long. Boy were we wrong! The 30 minutes flew by! We were the only ones there so we had the kitties all to ourselves. We asked a lot of questions that were answered by the staff and almost considered taking one of them home. We had a great time playing and getting to know each of the cats. Some were ready to run around and play, while others were winding down for the evening. This is such a great idea and a great way to spend some downtime after all that walking around. If they add a café, it'll be even better! read more

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Wow , an amazing experience . Love it nice and sweet. The girl did not get her name was very informative and attentive with the care of the cats . read more

I have visited twice in my years going down to Santa Barbara to see family . Last time I went during the Old Spanish Days festival, it was pretty busy. Which is a good thing! I want the cats there to be supported (even if they try to eat the entire churu)! I proposed to my girlfriend during our hour session and the seven cats surrounding her made it very memorable. A worthwhile experience for a first time visit or someone who enjoys just the company of cats.! read more

Cat Therapy - A cute little guy - Pet Adoption Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Took my boyfriend and sister and it was so heartwarming to see. We paid about $26 a person for an hour which is reasonable as it helps these foster kitty's! The cats look well taken care of and happy. I wish I got the woman at the front desks name, but she was so kind to us and informed us on the kitty's names and about their time here. We will definitely be coming here to adopt one day. Thank you for all that you do! read more

The cats were amazing , I loved the decorations, the different type of cats and of course the affection you get while playing with the cats with the toys found on a shelf! Something you have to keep in mind is when you go at 12:00 or 1:00 they are pretty zonked of all the people playing and petting them! Imagine!! Over an amazing place to spend with your cat family lovers!! read more

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We absolutely loved our visit here! My girlfriend has always wanted to go to a cat cafe, so I found this spot to take her to. We called ahead of time and made a reservation to visit after we finished having some coffee down the street. We had an hour to sit and play with the cats. A lot of them were taking naps, but we still got the chance to interact with plenty of cats, all ages and sizes! I have a cat allergy and thankfully it didn't act up. I attribute that to the staff keeping the room and the cats clean, which I really appreciate! Thank you for a great experience! read more

Cat Therapy - Comfy areas to sit and play with the cats all around the room - Pet Adoption Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I arrived about 40 mins before closing, and the lady was kind enough to let me spend half an hour with the fur babies, and there were many great cats. This was definitely worth the money, as she gave me a little cat treat to feed the kitties, and there were tons of cat toys for playing with kittens. There were a huge variety in the cats, from kittens to seniors, fluffy to shorthair, and calm to stimulated! There were some cat toys in the gift shop, as well as jewelry and stickers. Overall just a wonderful place with a wonderful cause!! read more

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I had such a great time here, such a relaxing and wholesome environment. The girl working there was nice and the cats are so adorable! read more

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I love visiting Cat Therapy! the place is clean, cozy and the cats look very relaxed and happy. What a great mission!! The cats love the churu treats, so get a couple of those if you want the kitties following you everywhere... meow!! read more

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This place is freaking adorable. My friends and I just finished our massage at float and were just walking around the area and came across this place. We went on a Saturday afternoon 4 pm and paid for a 15 minute session which was 17 dollars I believe? For an hour session it is 22 dollars and if you are checking in on Yelp you will get w discount. I would recommend coming a little earlier because all the cats were napping. If I'm in the area again, I would love to come back. read more

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Definitely an amazing place to relax and pay it forward. Just read the photo attached to learn More read more

Cat Therapy - Definitely a unique experience and for a wonderful cause. Would recommend you check it out - Pet Adoption Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Want to spend an hour or just 15 minutes playing and petting cats? Then this is the place for you! It was a great experience. One thing to note is that they do offer 15 minute sessions. Also buy the cats a treat and they'll all come running. read more

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10/10 omg this place was so awesome! We came to visit this place and it was cat heaven! It was 20$ per person, you get to play/cuddle up with the kitties, and you just to chill out. It was awesome! read more

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This place is the cutest! I mean how couldn't it be when you are surrounded by dozens of precious cats. My cousin, daughter and I recently visited Cat Therapy during one our recent girls trips to SB. This place is truly the therapy we all needed. You get to spend time petting, feeding and cuddling the cats... it's just all sorts of goodness. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

This place was the best. We ended up doing a bachelorette party here and the staff was amazing and so helpful and accommodating. Sarah was the girl that was physically at the venue to help and she was wonderful. I also worked with the manager Catalina who was great in working with us to manage special requests for the party. Love this place! Can't say it enough!!! read more

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I'm SO glad my friend and I wandered in here a few weeks back! We were exploring downtown and I had such a great experience overall. Typically, you're supposed to book an appointment slot (for the sake of COVID and avoiding overwhelming the cats) but when we went, there was nobody there for the coming hour or so. The staff was just one girl working, but she was so sweet and helped us out with payment and showing us around! You're supposed to sanitize and then take shoes off before going in to the play area with the cats, which I appreciated a lot. I recently adopted a cat myself and now I understand that cats really do spend most of their time sleeping. A lot of the cats were dozing off, but there were a few playful ones who were active and interacting with us. There are a TON of toys available for us to use with the cats there and it was such a fun and unique experience on State Street! I can't remember the exact pricing, but it wasn't too expensive - it was definitely worth spending the hour with these adorable cats :) read more

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My first cat cafe visit! Highly recommended. $12/hour. Free tea and coffee. A dozen cats of different ages and breeds. Ask for food to give them and the cats to nuts. The kittens are adorable. Definitely a unique experience to take your friends or family to. Would return for sure. read more

Such an awesome morning!! So glad to have had a full hour with these little fur babies!! Seriously, this made my morning! I can see why it's called Cat Therapy! I have a smile on my face from ear to ear!! Such playful little energetic and also sleepy babies. read more

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I've come to Cat Therapy a couple of times over the years and I've always really enjoyed my visits! They used to partner with organizations in LA for their cats, but recently partnered with a local cat rescue organization (ASAP Cats). It's awesome to know they're supporting our local cat population and shelters. Another cool thing that comes out of their partnership with ASAP is you can check the ASAP website for more information about some of the cats in the lounge (names, age, etc.) It's a really special way to get to interact with cats in a town that can be tough for pet owners. read more

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If you love cats as much as I do, you'll LOVE this place. We were greeted by a nice staff member who told us information about all the cats! There were many cats and they all had there own personality. They give you treats for the cats so you can get yo know each one. If you are looking to adopt a cat, this would be the perfect place to do it. 5 stars! read more

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Wonderful, safe and amazing haven for the felines. So fun to spend some time with the sweeties!

This place is awesome! It's owned by a husband and wife who greet you as soon as you walk in and give you the run down. They have about 15 cats who are all available for adoption. They have had 22 adoptions since opening 2 months ago. A good number of the cats were sleeping but there were enough to go around. It's one of those places you have experience to get. Basically people are just hanging out and petting cats. Their collars are different colors which let you know their gender, if they are shy, and if they have been adopted. The cats are super friendly since they are used to being around people. The environment is very clean, relaxed, and chill. It's only $12 on the weekends for 75 min, I think they definitely could charge more. We didn't get any food or drinks but you can order something when you check in and the staff will pick it up for you from the cafe next door. We didn't make a reservation ahead of time but I would recommend that you do. I'll definitely check it out again next time we are in town. read more

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As a cat lover, I was STOKED to learn about a cat cafe coming to Santa Barbara since I'd always heard of them but never been. I followed on Instagram and always had severe FOMO when scrolling through my feed of adorable kittens. My boyfriend (who has a severe cat allergy) popped some Zyrtec took me here for my birthday. He's not a cat person but even he had fun. The space is really modern and cozy and you can order drinks which the staff will deliver to you from a nearby cafe. They offer tons of special events like cat yoga, studying with cats, cat wine nights, kitten shower parties, and more. We met the owner, Catalina, who was photographing some kitties for IG and she was super sweet and shared her amazing story of how Cat Therapy came to be. Her creative vision has been executed so well and really come to life. We got to play with the kitties for 75 minutes which was plenty of time to feed them and take pictures and just hang out. A lot of cats were sleeping which is to be expected since they are nocturnal animals, but there were still many eager to play. A few months later, I ended up winning free cat yoga passes for two from an IG contest and got to return for yoga with cats! This was so relaxing and fun and we got some kitty play time after. I love supporting this business because of the mission and work they do for cats. If you're a cat person, visit. If you're not a cat person, visit. You just might fall in love. read more

Terrible experience. Went 3 times picking out a lovely cat, and I was told that most cats were pair bonded other than a couple of young cats, including the one I wanted. Multiple conversations with 2 employees confirmed this on 3 separate weekend visits. Finally I decide to move forward with adoption, then I have my interview and apparently you can not adopt a single cat under any circumstances, you can only get 2 or more. Awful communication and sub-par adoption service, unbelievably frustrating and unprofessional. This place is nice if you want to just hang with cats, but very poorly managed if you want to adopt one (or two I guess). I will not be returning ever again for therapy or adoption. Employees all seem to be part time college students who do not understand the policy of the parent organization. read more

Loved my time with these cats. I came here for my 30th birthday and loved every minute of it! read more

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