Since I still seem to have trouble keeping to a blogging schedule, I thought I’d ease into it with pictures.
Because who doesn’t like to see pics of cute CATS?!
And because, it’s Caturday! :)
Also, I really want to start blogging about Kuala Lumpur (my temporary home) and talk about small adventures I get up to when I’m not being a hermit working in my room. So we’ll start with cats!
One thing I really miss with this whole travel/expat lifestyle is not having animals around. Okay, I really miss my bunnies.
A few weeks ago, I even tried to seek out a bunny cafe, only to get there to find that it has changed owners and is now a Thai restaurant instead. And because I’m perpetually looking for something to do on weekends that doesn’t involve a mall, my friend took me to a cat cafe. (It’s not bunnies, but any animal interaction will do!).
Purradise Cafe (website) is on the upper level of a row of shops in the TTDI neighborhood. The space is large, airy, and clean. And with cats all over the place!! 15RM (about $3.75 US) gets you one hour of furry-time and a drink of your choice (I picked a mango smoothie), which I think it is a good deal.
the main cafe area
another “fake grass” area. The swing is fun!
so many cats! can you count 10 in this picture?
The cafe owner said that he has 26 cats in total. All are rescued either by himself or by customers. You can see that some of the cats have torn ears or no tails.
The owner named all the cats and knows all their individual personalities and who doesn’t get along with who. You can tell the cats all love him. It’s really nice to see someone so dedicated to animal welfare. All cats are adoptable and proceeds from the cafe go towards adoption efforts.
Most of the cats were really active and playing around. There are plenty of hidey-holes and shelving for the cats to get up to all sorts of trouble. The cafe also gives you those cat pole things (that’s the official name, right?) to play with them, but I think they were more interested in the straws and drink caps from the customers.
Unfortunately, because it’s really difficult to take pictures of cats in action, most of these pictures are of the sleepy kitties or during that rare moment of stillness.
check out those cute snaggle teeth!
Also, I’m pretty sure because I’m not too much of a cat person (it’s dog or bunny all the way for me), the cats can sense this. I swear I have some kind of cat repellent around me or something.
I would sit somewhere for a while and NO cats would come over to me, whereas this other couple had like 8 cats around them.
And once, after sitting for a while with no feline attention, I got up to walk around and take pictures, and by the time I went back to my seat (it must have only been 5 minutes or so), my friend had collected 3 cats on our table. Really??
But still, I had a lot of fun and my time was filled with squeals of “oh loooook, soooo cute!” In total, in about one hour’s time, I took over 100 pictures of the cats. Maybe there is somewhat of a crazy cat lady hidden in me? ;)
Practical Information:
- Address: 24, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail (But just google “Purradise Cat Cafe”… it’s in google maps)
- Hours: 2-10PM (Tuesday-Friday); 11AM-11PM (weekends & holidays); closed on Mondays
- Price: 15RM ($3.75 US) for 1 hour, includes a drink, and 3RM every 15 minutes afterwards; 39RM for a full day, includes a drink
- Cats: 26 right now! (As of August 2016)
Have you been to a cat cafe or any other animal cafes? And if you’re from KL and happen to be reading this, where else can I go to pet some animals??
P.S. If you want more kitty cuteness, check out the sleepy kitties of Istanbul, Turkey!
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Your cat photos are adorable! So even if you don’t make it as a crazy cat lady, you can be a crazy amazing kitty photographer! ;-) Definitely adding this cat cafe to my list :-)
Yesss!! I knew you’d like it. :) I really liked it because it has SO many cats… not just 4 or 5. I really hope you can make it here someday, and then I’d love to go with you!
Aww, look at those little cats – SO sweet! :) I love the idea of this, and the name too :)
I know! so cute! I only wish there was a dog cafe like this (or a bunny one)!
So many kitties!! That second to last photo, that cat has some crazy big eyes!
I do enjoy cats, we always had cats as kids but I’ve never really wanted to visit a cat-cafe. I did consider going to one to take Kris though, because he’s always trying to befriend the neighbourhood cats haha!
Kris would love a cat cafe then! Is there one in your small town? But the neighborhood cats are cool too, it’s like getting to play with cats without having to take care of them. ;)
Nope not near us. I think there might be one in Brussels though, but I’m not sure.
I’ve been curious about these cat cafes as it must be fun seeing and playing with all those adorable kitties. Although I am not sure how my allergies will handle it… :)
Oh no! It’s probably really hard on someone with allergies. I have to admit that the cafe did kind of have a smell with all the cats too.
Damn these kitties are cute! I can’t wait till my cat housesitting assignments that are coming up :)
How fun!!! I would LOVE to do a housesitting thing with dogs!
I’ve just found your blog! I quite like the idea of a cat cafe, but seeing that I’m allergic to cats I stay away from the cafes. That said, I do have a cat at home. Ha. How’s KL treating you? I’m an expat in Singapore :)
Hi Julie! I hope your cat at home doesn’t give you too much trouble! I’m really loving KL :). How long have you been in Singapore? I visited last year, but sadly didn’t like it as much, but that’s because I didn’t have anyone to show me around to all the good places!
I’ve been in Sing for just over 4.5 years… Oh no, I think you should give Sing another go – let me know when you come back – I’ll show you around!!
I would love that Julie!! :) I really would like to return to Singapore again and give it another chance. I’m sure I will since I’m so close now!
These cafes are very stressful for the cats. They shouldn’t be kept together in large groups in a small space. Cat lovers should read up about cat behaviour before deciding to visit
Hi Caroline! Thanks for your comment. The cats at this cafe all seem very happy and well cared for, and the space is rather large. I’m sure it’s not as ideal as being adopted into a home, but it’s far better than being out on the street or in a cage at the pound. :) So I’m happy to support small businesses like this who are making an effort to rescue strays. I know there are other cafes (like owl cafes, for example) that are very stressful for the animals, and that are mainly just there to take money from visitors. I make sure to stay away from those. :)
There’s one of these cafes in London too but Pumpkin is not a cat (or any animal) person at all so cannot be persuaded to visit it – I have lots of cat loving friends though who might want to join! These cats are so adorable :)
What?! How can he not be an any animal person! You’ll enjoy it if you like cats. I’m still determined to find a bunny cafe somewhere! But I think I will try a dog cafe next. :)
There are genuine concerns about them – http://icatcare.org/press-media/vets-share-cat-café-concerns
Ahh, love this! I went to a cat cafe in Japan and it was pure bliss. I’m a crazy cat lady though, haha. http://www.littletranquility.com/visiting-a-cat-cafe-in-tokyo-japan/ Apparently there’s a cat cafe in Seattle now that I still haven’t checked out! I must go!
I loved your Tokyo cat cafe pictures! And yes, go to the one in Seattle and report back on how it is!
SIGN ME UP!!! I’ve never been to a cat cafe before, but I totally want to go someday. (I’m not so secretly a crazy cat lady.) My own lil monster Kitty Purry might be jealous if I go to one without him though!
I hope you find a bunny cafe soon!
Hehe I’m sure your kitty can understand. Other cats without forever homes deserves your love too!
No luck finding another bunny cafe yet :(. But I want to try a dog cafe next!
they’re awesome!