I sent my two teenage daughters into the store with a $5 bill to purchase a small cat figurine priced at $1. When they came back out, they only had one penny in change. They told me the cashier handed them the penny, said "bye-bye," and they were too shy and uncomfortable to question it. Concerned, I went back into the store with them and asked how much the figurine cost. The cashier confirmed it was $1. I then explained that my daughters had given him a $5 bill. Rather than apologizing or acting surprised, he gave me a smug look before finally handing over the remaining $4. It was very clear that he knew the correct change should have been given in the first place. Taking advantage of young customers who may be too nervous to speak up is unacceptable and reflects poorly on the business. I hope management addresses this issue so it does not happen to other children or vulnerable customers in the future. read more

I attended Cat Yoga with Movement Lounge at the Catio and it was such a blast! Staff was kind and the kitties were PRECIOUS. They had so many areas to play and joined us for a lot of the yoga. The class itself was super beginner friendly and gave lots of time to interact with the furry friends. The catio is a nonprofit business who is dedicated to finding loving homes to cats in need. All donations go towards their facility and the health of these sweet strays in need of a home! Highly recommend supporting them for just a visit or checking out their collabs with other local businesses. read more

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Want a cat but can't afford one or live where you can't have them? Come visit the kitties here for $8 a half hour or $15 for a full hour. They had (on our visit) around 60 cats separated into different room. You will need to sign a waiver to enter and you will need to use hand disinfectant to go from room to room. If you can have a cat, you can also ask the people working there about adoption. My kid had a blast. read more

$15 per hour or $8 for 30 min. This place is huge with over 50 cats. They have a main room that housed majority of the cats, along with several smaller rooms for special cats, maybe they don't get along with other cats or are still acclimating. There is also a calm room for a handful of cats with special needs. I love it so much, especially Bella. She has the cutest round face. read more

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My boyfriend had looked up things to do around and found this cat lounge. I've always wanted to go to one and it was amazing! I fell in love with all the cats there's so many rooms to go to! There's a 30 minute option but you wouldn't have enough time to pet all the cats so go for the hour option I'm glad we did! Please adopt and support I wish I had more room to adopt another but we already have 3 bad boys at the house. read more

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10000/10 stars. Cheaper than actual therapy is cat therapy!! Pay for an hour, you will want the extra time! The cats are adorable and very friendly. Lots of toys to play with and at least one cat will want to curl up and take a nap on your lap read more

The Catio Cat Lounge - Sleepy kitties - Pet Adoption Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I love this place! I got one of my cats from here and I will say one thing about their adoption process is that it does take a little bit longer than what they tell you initially. Most of their people are volunteers so when it comes to reviewing applications it can take a while. My application took about a week to review. I did call and email them during this time and they told me the lady who reviews applications volunteers here on the side, but other than that the process went smoothly and picking the cat up was a breeze! read more

The Catio Cat Lounge - Pet Adoption Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Unique place for a friend hang-out, date or if you want to surround yourself with cats. It is around $8 for half an hour per person. There are two rooms, the main room and the calm room (senior cats). There are couches and chairs for you to sit or you can sit on the floor and hope a cat would sit on your lap. This unfortunately did not happen for me but I did see someone experience this the entire time I was there. The main receptionist was nice and explained the rules (no picking up cats and wash your hands/use hand sanitizers in between visiting the two rooms). There are bottled beverages and keurig drinks for sale. read more

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Cannot book in advance online (page doesn't even work) or over the phone. Room was over crowded with people during our visit which caused many of the animals to be overwhelmed. The only drinks available were cans and bottles, so not exactly what is expected from a cafe experience. The main room seemed overcrowded with cats and the "special diet" room had cleaning supplies sitting out that the cats could good easily get into. There was a very strong smell throughout all the rooms except the calm cat room, which could partially be expected. However I have been to many similar places where they have easily avoided this through keeping less cats and cleaning processes. Several of the kittens also had matted fur that you could tell was causing them discomfort. There's very little oversight in the rooms by staff and no keeping track of time or rules. Overall it seemed more like paying to visit an open play at an overcrowded shelter. I am happy to give money to support adoptions but it shouldn't be advertised as a cat cafe. read more

It is a place where you can enjoy and relax with the cats. The entrance price seems expensive, but the drinks are relatively cheap. I would have liked to see a small drink/soda included in the admission price. Highly recommended for cat lovers. read more

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I love going in and hanging out with the cats and kittens. Seems like every time there are lots of new kittens, and adult cats, with super friendly ones that will come up and just want you to pet em for a while. The staff is super nice and there are good drinks and snacks in the gift shop. read more

We visited the Catio while in Nashville. It was a wonderful experience. You can feel the love for the cats and kittens as soon as you walk in the front door. The facility was clean and there were no odors. The cats and kittens were running around enjoying their interactions with employees and guests. I would recommend the Catio if you're looking for a new member of your family. Totally great facility! read more

I adopted a kitten from here. Hands down she is literally the best on earth. The catio was incredible. I see that some people aren't satisfied with this place and I just want to say you can't blame them for the issues you had with you're experience. The people that work there aren't vets and they do the best they can to provide a place for these cats to stay until they are placed in a permanent home. I believe everyone is entitled to having a bad day. I don't think you should slam a business because you had a bad experience. Some foster places have an overflow of animals and really depend on this place to help them with the kittens and cats in the area that were neglected and abandoned. So I'm sorry you had a bad time but I don't believe you should smear a business based off that. There's more to fostering that you don't see when you walk into a place like this. read more

Petting precious purrs Kittens have healing powers 12 bucks an hour Like humans, some bite All can love, just pet em right Not the butt, good night Whiskers on my cheeks Sandy licks, claw digging hugs Dreams of mews tonight read more

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Great experience! Would recommend to go when you get the chance and enjoy cute cats. Staff pet you know the process for each room.

First the good... Yes I love the open cat atmosphere, The Catio offers a kitty heaven for an admission fee. If all you want out of your visit is a drink and some furry love, then you might enjoy your visit. However, my one star award here goes squarely to an apathetic staff and anonymous "adoption board" who decides if a kitten or cat you fall in love with is really coming home with you. If you express interest in adopting, you get handed a mobile phone link to a questionnaire that asks such questions about other cats you have, whether they are indoor cats, vaccinated, spayed-neutered, etc. Any "wrong" answer will disqualify you it seems and you are never told exactly why. All my cats are indoor-only, so circumstances like an 9 year old adult female rescue who really is to old to be spayed cannot be explained nor is an opportunity given. Likewise on Vaccinations... Past the first year, unless the kitties are going to be exposed, some discretion on the pet owner makes more since. It seems from other feedback here that I'm not the only one who has had this issue with The Catio. I really think The Catio wants to keep their sweetest cats as an "attraction" to draw visits as opposed to finding loving forever homes for them. It's really a tragedy and IMO cruel to both the animal and people searching for a pet. read more

I appreciate this team's diligence but I was very uncomfortable with the degree of intrusiveness. You cannot do a same day adoption but be presented to their board of directors for approval to adopt. That can take days. There are asks for "follow ups" inclusive of pictures, with a laundry list of conditions. It was not an inviting environment. read more

All of the cats were so sweet and appeared to be well taken care of! There are little boards in each room with the names and ages of the senior cats and kittens so you can feel a little closer to each of them, and when you sit down there a good chance a few cats are going to run up to you for some loving read more

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There were about 20 cats the day I went. They have 2 rooms to roam which was a good size. Tons of beds, toys, scratching posts. Set up very nicely. You can tell they are well cared for. All are up for adoption or you can just spend some time playing with them. Great businesses ness wonderful work saving cats. read more

The Catio Cat Lounge - two cats playing pool - Pet Adoption Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I've been here before for kitty play time, but last week I came for kitty yoga and it was so fun! They offer kitty yoga the first and third Thursday of the month and tickets can be purchased for $15 each on their website. I believe kitty play time is also $15 and they always have so many cats around. All of the cats are rescued & adoptable. The people who work here are saints! read more

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What a fun way to de-stress & boost your serotonin. I loved meeting all the cats and kittens and playing with them, even when most of them were sleepy (I think we were the first group after nap time!). There's so many toys, beds, brushes, and contraptions for them to play in and for you to play with them. The $12 for an hour admission is super worth going to these kitties getting what they need and supporting the staff. I have two cats of my own but it's always great to meet new fur babies and encourage others to adopt. Definitely worth the time & trip! read more

I love the heart of these people, the staff and volunteers know every kitty there personally and there's ALOT!!! They bring in the kitties that other rescues turn away, which to me, make them first class! There were some kitties there that were a bit spicy, but most were sweet and social and playful. And ohhhh all the kittens!!!! I seeked out the shy ones, because I understand kitties and those are the ones I try to love on most. This place does parties and yoga and BINGO!!!! WOW!!! All around the kitties! I was here just to spend time with cats, but if I was ever wanting to adopt, I'd definitely come here! You can really tell they take great care of the kitties! Again- I've gotta say how informed the staff and volunteers were! I'd point to a cat, and one of the volunteers (who only helps on the weekends) could tell me so much about each cat and their personalities. This made a huge impact on me! I'll definitely be back read more

I adopted one of my amazing kitties from here, and have been just to visit several times. This is a wonderful facility. I appreciate the steps they take and abundance of caution to make sure these precious animals are adopted by people who will provide a safe and healthy home. The employees I spoke to are clearly very concerned about making sure these precious cats are happy and healthy under their care. This place does so much to help so many animals in need and I am so grateful that a place like this exists in Nashville. read more

Cute cats! Clean and nice people. Some old cats and some kittens to adopt or just play with for a little bit.

Really cute cats and I love the stand and the food is awesome And the service there is good. read more

I can't say enough good things about Catio Cat Lounge and honestly don't know what I would've done without them! They've taken in two of my rescue kitties and go above and beyond with the level of care they give and wonderful thriving environment they provide for all the cats. They even have a special needs and senior kitties room to give extra care for those that need it! Please support this wonderful organization by visiting the kitties for a low fee or by donating supplies as they depend on these things to be able to continue to help more cats in need. read more

Lots of very cute cats. We were able to feed them some treats and have a good time playing with all the cats. Staff seemed very knowledgeable about each animal and the facility. Would recommend as a fun way to kill some time and have family friendly fun! read more

adopted 2 cats. they did not tell us one had tapeworm and one had ring worm fungus. after trying to treat the fungus and being unsuccessful, we made the hard decision to give him back. My boyfriend and I got ringworm TWICE, and spent a ton of money between vet bills, treating our own ringworm fungus, and the extra cleaning supplies we had to buy to manage. After giving him back, the woman on the phone was EXTREMELY rude, and shouted on the phone "we'll drop him off then! you obviously know where to find us!". We were treated like garbage, and extremely sad with the outcomes. do not adopt a cat here, I lost almost $1,000 dollars in the process. read more

What a great way to spend time with furry friends and get to know them before adopting. Even if you aren't adopting, this is a great spot to hang out with cool cats! This place is heaven on earth. Admission is 100% worth the price! read more

Who doesn't love a room full of cats & kittens! Staff is friendly and clearly loves the cats. Please consider supporting them and adopting their amazing cats! read more

The Catio Cat Lounge is a wonderful place to play with some adoptable felines. Spend some money and to help with the funding of this fun spot. I would recommend anyone who's looking to adopt a cat to come here first and interact with a few of the kitties. Maybe come a couple of different times before making a choice. Props to the employees / volunteers who are constantly cleaning and monitoring. read more

Really cool what these guys are doing! They have a nice sized location that allows customers to come in and interact with potential adoptees. We didn't have an appointment, so we weren't able to go in to the play room with the cats. Looks like they keep pretty busy and it's recommended to call ahead and make an appointment. Nor sure what the adoption fees are, so this review is really just related to the operations and space they have. Employees are very friendly and the space is well kept/clean. They also have a small space in front that is utilized for Catio Merchandise....they had some cool shirts to select from. From their website: All cats & kittens at The Catio are rescued from Nashville Cat Rescue before they come to us. The Catio does not intake cats directly. For more information about Nashville Cat Rescue and their rescue work, please visit their website! So, they don't accept drop offs, all of the cats that are available here have come from the Nashville Cat Rescue. Hopefully Dogio Dog Lounge is in the works!! read more

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The Catio ROCKS!!! The staff is wonderful, the furbabies are well taken care of. You can totally relax and just enjoy!!

I love the Catio! I just moved here and don't have a cat of my own, so I love coming here to get some cat time in. The staff is relaxed and helpful, and the price of entry isn't bad considering that it goes towards helping out the kitties. There's plenty of cats to choose from to hang out with. I am glad that they limit the amount of guests that can be in there at a time so as to not overwhelm the cats. The facility is clean (a hard task considering!) and the cats are obviously well tended to. I also love that they mark the cats ears with colors and then put them on the bulletin board so you can know who you're holding, how old they are, etc. Definitely recommend as a fun activity or way to meet your new best friend! read more

Being in rescue I love to get my kitty pics even when I'm on vacation. This place was the closest to my hotel so we booked a reservation. All the kitties were in a good mood with a couple that were not but these are cats and it's to be expected. The establishment was clean and super fun for both humans and cats alike. Someone was adopting a kitty as I was there and it was such a wonderful feeling. They have a fabulous selection of shirts to purchase as souvenirs and snacks and drinks as well. A nice low key hour to spend on your vacation when you want to break from the tourist madness. read more

The Catio Cat Lounge - Pet Adoption Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Very rude workers, idk what is wrong with them, but they refused to give my friend a cat she really likes bc she is a medical student!!!!! I have a cat myself and my cat gets 24/7 attentions and i give my cat real food and not dry food bc i am a medical student and know how bad dry food is. I feel sorry for those cats. read more

I had a day full of anxiety and I was just driving by and I saw this place I knew I had to check it out. It was the most wonderful place I've ever been to the staff is friendly and the cats are so dang cute. I can't wait to come back read more

This was the best accidental find of the whole Nashville trip! You pay $6 for a half an hour or $12 for an hour of time to play/hang with the cats. They are very friendly and super adorable! This is a must see if you're in the Nashville area! read more

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My cat died of an aggressive cancer. I was totally devastated, but I knew my 12.5 year old cat needed someone to bond with again. I opted to try Catio to find someone that would be a good match. Within 5 minutes, I was quickly bonded with Levi (now Arlo). Arlo was sweet and loving. He approached me with such a sweet demeanor and I spent 2 hours with him. I kept looking at kittens thinking that maybe that was the route I wanted, but I couldn't sway myself away from Arlo. He was 1 year and 4 months old and just melted in my arms as he purred. I was very appreciative of the Catio staff. They made the adoption seemly and very easy. They knew the personalities of each cat and provided me the information I needed for Arlo to get vetted. It is totally worth a visit if you want a more personal experience with cats while trying to find your loving kitty pet. Sure, looking at the photos of the cats is one thing, but interaction is more interactive and helps you get a true feel for the personality of the cat you're about to adopt. read more

My friend made an appointment for us to play with the cats at The Catio Cat Lounge. Almost all of the cats were comfortable with human interaction. The cats that were not comfortable hid from us. I was very appreciative by the fact that the cats are welcome to roam around in a vast space. There was also plenty of food, water, and toys available to the cats. I hope all the cats and kittens here find lovely homes. Each cat has a name and a short biography of their personalities. The Catio Cat Lounge is an ideal place for cat lovers to adopt a furry friend into their lives. read more