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    The Cat House

    4.6 (19 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:15 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kimmi M.

    Went to cat yoga here and the venue was just incredible! These folks have an amazing mission rescuing cats and giving them a new chance at life. The storefront had a wonderful selection of cat themed items for purchase as well as Japanese snacks. You can really tell how comfortable the cats are and how well taken care of they are as they transition into their forever homes.

    Sydney B.

    Was hoping for a cat cafe to open closer to us and was so excited to check this one out! The cats and kittens were so friendly and playful and since it's through reservation, it wasn't packed with people. It felt very nice and intimate with our little group :) Snacks and drinks for purchase upon arrival and there are pins, stickers, shirts, etc to purchase as a souvenir!

    Such a fun time! How could it be a bad time cuddling and playing with cats. But anyways the staff was friendly and explained everything well to us. The cats were so sweet and we were told if some were more anxious/reactive than others. The overall ambiance is cozy with free warm beverages and comfy seating. I wish I could take them all home but will be telling everyone I know about this place!

    Jen K.

    I stumbled across The Cat House while in Roselle just by chance. I spoke with the owner, Irene & her amazing staff that were there that day. I went in to check it out for a few minutes and asked if I can buy a session, which is $12.00 for 45 minutes to hang out with the cats. They typically ask for reservations, but they happened to have a walk-in time available when I was there. They also have special events, such as cat yoga, for $20.00 per person. It is a very calming, beautiful environment with cats for adoption from Heartland Animal Shelter, in Wheeling. https://www.heartlandanimalshelter.org/ You can purchase a drink, and snack, if you want. They also have a cute boutique. The cats are mostly free roaming, except for a few that are either new or can be out when a few specific cats aren't out, which is similar to shelters with free roaming cats. I would highly recommend this place for any cat lover!

    Natalie M.

    I have been meaning to to go here since they opened and I finally made some time to stop on by. By far this was the most fun I have had in a long time. I recommend booking ahead to secure your spot since there's limited availability at a time. When you check in you'll have 45 minutes to hang out with the cats. They provide plenty of enrichment toys and activities for the cats to interact with so it is a very fun and interactive environment. Honestly it's so easy to lose track of time since there's so many friendly and sassy cats to play with. If you have time, I highly recommend stopping on in!!

    Is this one a keychain?!  The kitties go wherever they like so it's a kitty surprise everywhere you look
    Holly J.

    My first two cats I owned were from Heartland Animal shelter, I have continued to follow them over the years so I began following Cat House's journey excited to check it out sometime. It did not disappoint! It's Super cute & clean. Kitties just keep appearing! There are lots of toys to play with the kitties. The stickers and accessories for sale are super cute it was so hard to choose! I love supporting local and a fantastic animal shelter. Make a reservation, it's the perfect way to spend 45 min. Melt away your stresses watching the cutest kittens play or cuddle with you. Can't wait to go back again!

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    Anjean M.

    A very chill and welcoming space. The staff was friendly and dedicated to the well-being of the cats. There is a cat type for every hooman. I really enjoyed using the provided cat toys with the energetic cats. My group enjoyed petting a relaxed sleepy cat while we conversed. The merch was various and fun. The snacks are unique and satisfying. The administration price was very reasonable. The only downside for me is the 45 minutes seemed to fly by too quickly. I look forward to my next visit.

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    I love kitty cats and I like to donate and also buy from the gift shop. For me it's a good time to play or relax with the kitties.

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    Thank you for coming in and celebrating the grand opening with us!!

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    Loved it here! I'll definitely will come back soon! Everyone was supper friendly and welcome! And the cats were nice and cuddly!

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    Loved this place! The cats are adorable and so is the place itself. My boyfriend and I had a great time and bought some cute stickers :)

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