The concept of a cat cafe, while being completely utopian to some and nightmarish to others, is not a new concept as cat cafes have been opening from London to Seoul.
However India, Mumbai is home to the countries first cafe where visitors can spend time with furry felines while sipping a latte and enjoying a freshly baked cake. Cat Cafe Studio, located in Mumbai City, like any other cafe does not charge an entry fee to spend time with it’s furry residents.
All the cats at the cafe are rescue animals which have been nurtured to good health before joining the Cat Cafe clan, and all cats are up for adoption to loving homes. Pet therapy has been well documented and proven to work wonders to lift the mood, which is the basic premise of this cafe. If good coffee and great food aren’t cutting it, petting the cuddly felines at the cafe should surely do the trick.
As well as being a playful place for cats and cat lovers, the Cat Cafe Studio also hosts ‘The Art Studio’ a place where art work is exhibited and artists are able to perform.
As mentioned on their website:
The independent art circuit of Mumbai welcomes you!
We at Cat Café studio invite photographers, painters, musicians, poets, writers, motivational speakers, stand up comedians, fashion designers, dancers and skilled professional to come flaunt their work to the city.
So there you have it, India’s metro cities and beyond are seeing the rise of independent ventures such as this, which prize creativity and ethics as central features. We only hope that this is the beginning and the country will see more to come.
In the meanwhile, take a look at Cat Cafe Studio’s website http://catcafestudio.com for more information on visiting and inquiries. You’re sure to have a purrrrrfect time!
