Feline Frenzy: 20+ of the Best Stores Across the World Devoted Exclusively to Cats & Cat Lovers
In a world that's often dog-eat-dog (or should we say, cat-chase-tail), there's a unique and thriving niche of businesses that have chosen to exclusively cater to our furiends and their human companions. These businesses are "cat-only," from cozy cat cafes to specialized pet boutiques.
We've had the privilege of chatting with a few incredible cat-only businesses that proudly carry Travel Cat products. Join us as we delve into their feline-centric world, discovering their favorite aspects of serving the extraordinary realm of cats and cat lovers!
Travel Cat is carried in 500+ indie retail pet stores around the world. Check out our store locator to find one near you.
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Best Cat Inc.
Burlington, Ontario, Canada I bestcat.ca
Siblings Meagan and Kyle Daigle found themselves driving across the country in search of the best cat products. When they entered pet stores they were always catered to dogs and it seemed that the cat products were an afterthought. They started Best Cat to change that and bring all of their cat's favourite products to one online location.
Cat Connection
Farmers Branch, Texas, USA I catconnection.net
Cat Connection wants to be your one stop shop for all your feline needs. They carry everything from food and litter for the kitties to apparel and gifts for the cat lover in you. Their Boarding and Grooming Departments offer the comfort and convenience to properly care for your cat.
Cat on the Corner
Catskill, New York, USA I catonthecorner.com
Cat on the Corner is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience for cat lovers of all ages! Fittingly located in the small town of CATSkill, New York, this cat-themed gift shop offers a variety of quality products from all over the world--all centered around cats!
What’s your favorite part about only serving cats and cat people?
My shop is located in the village of Catskill, NY, and we go hard on the cat theme here: every summer, our main street is lined with 60+ cat statues, each one designed and decorated by a different artist. So opening a cat-themed shop was a no-brainer! I love being able to cater to cat-loving locals and visitors alike, with the shop representing not just cats as a whole but also our wonderful village of Catskill.
Who’s one of your favorite cats who comes into the store regularly?
In addition to running the shop, I also catsit for folks here in town. One of my clients visits on occasion with her two cats: Remy (in his stroller) and Sadie (on her harness)! It's always a treat to see them.
Cats in the City
Portland, Oregon, USA I catsinthecity.com
Cats in the City and its founders Shawn and Daniel Lioyryan combine their love of animals and their experience in social work and neuroscience, to provide the highest level of expert care and maintenance for feline family members.
What’s your favorite part about only serving cats and cat people?
As a neuroscientist turned Master Cat Groomer, it is super rewarding to witness in real time a cat's quality of life improve over the course of a few hours. Seeing the positive impact our work has on a cat's person is icing on the cake.
What's a tip or insight about cat guardianship you often share with customers that you feel isn't common knowledge?
Cats need to be regularly bathed and groomed. Cats live healthier lives when they're not required to consume the debris and contaminants on their coat.
Cats Kingdom
Manchester, New Hampshire, USA I catskingdomonline.com
In 2015, Pierre [the cat] was diagnosed with Kidney Disease. They chose the path of better nutritionally appropriate foods and holistic care measures, and Cats Kingdom was born.
What’s your favorite part about only serving cats and cat people?
I love being able to help so many cats by better cat nutrition and holistic care. Something no other store out there does.
Cats Only Veterinary Clinic
Columbus, Ohio, USA I catsonlyvc.com
Established in 1988, Cats Only Veterinary Clinic are a full service veterinary clinic located in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to the care and treatment of cats. They believe that there are many cat owners who desire a higher quality of care for their cats and are here to meet that demand.
What’s your favorite part about only serving cats and cat people?
Our favorite part about serving cats and cat people are the differences in PURRsonalities we get to see on a daily basis (both kitties and owners).
Who’s one of your favorite cats who comes in regularly?
A favorite kitty that comes into our clinic regularly is named Meowzer. Meowzer just celebrated his 20th birthday, thanks in part to his owner taking such great care of him!!
Fur Cat's Sake
Mill Valley, California, USA I furcatssake.com
Cats deserve more than one aisle in a pet store. Fur Cat's Sake's goal is to offer you the widest variety in food, supplies, and cat products available at affordable prices. Your cat should never feel deprived.
Happy Cat Cafe
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA I happycatgr.com
Happy Cat Cafe LLC is a Woman/LGBTQ+ owned and operated coffee shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They offer unique cat-centric experiences for any lifestyle and budget.
What’s your favorite part about only serving cats and cat people?
Cats bring pure joy, and cat people truly appreciate that magic.
What's a tip or insight about cat guardianship you often share with customers that you feel isn't common knowledge?
Cats mirror our emotions; a calm you often means a calm cat.
Happy Cat Feline Essentials
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada I happycatvancouver.com
All cats. Every last one of them. Your cats. Their cats. Especially black cats. They love cats so much they just had to open Vancouver's only all-cat supply store. At Happy Cat Feline Essentials they have everything you need for the happiest, healthiest cat possible.
Just Cats Store
Denver, Colorado, USA I justcatsstore.com
What’s your favorite part about only serving cats and cat people?
I love hearing all of the “gotcha day” stories! And seeing all of the glamour shots of customer’s kitties, like proud parents on picture day! It’s fun to see customers just light up and smile from ear to ear when they talk about their fur kids.
What's a tip or insight about cat guardianship you often share with customers that you feel isn't common knowledge?
How important it is that your kitty gets as much hydration as possible, especially boy cats - the more wet food, the better. They require a lot more moisture in their diet than girl cats! Also that cats are just as social as or even more social than dogs. They need daily interaction through play and one-on-one time!
KitTea Cat Lounge
San Francisco, California, USA I kitteasf.com
Purroud to be the first established Cat Cafe in the USA and the only Cat Cafe in San Francisco, CA.
Kitties & Cream
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada I kittiesandcream.ca
Kitties & Cream is Vancouver Island's first cat lounge, located in Nanaimo, BC - your go-to place for meowchandise and pet supplies too.
What’s your favorite part about only serving cats and cat people?
People sharing photos of their cats and sharing their stories!
What’s one of your favorite cats who comes into the store regularly?
We love seeing Kitties & Cream alumni that have become adventure cats! We also love when Bodhi the Adventure Cat (@bodhi_theadventurecat) stops by, which is usually at our outdoor pop-up shops.
The Kitty Bodega
Houston, Texas, USA I thekittybodega.com
Small, but carefully merchandised, The Kitty Bodega has a little bit of everything to help you give your kitties a great life from food to cat trees and all the in between's.
What’s your favorite part about only serving cats and cat people?
I love teaching people how to enrich their cats' lives because cats need more enrichment than dogs by far because they live in a constant state of quarantine, unlike dogs who get walked multiple times a day.
Kitty Citty Shoppe
South Bend, Indiana, USA I kittycittyshoppe.com
Kittycittyshoppe was born with a mission to educate, empower and inspire pet parents to become extraordinary yet responsible pet parents.
Mad Cat Pet Supplies
Madison, Wisconsin, USA I frommfamily.com/r/291
Voted Madison’s Favorite pet store for over a decade by Isthmus readers, MadCat is Madison’s most trusted source for food and advice regarding cat and dog nutrition and behavior.
Meow City
Cary, North Carolina, USA I meow-city.com
At Meow City, they are pleased to offer a colorfully curated collection of cat-wares and creative gifts for the cat lover in your life.
What's your favorite part about only serving cats and cat people?
General pet stores leave cats out, only having a small section of mostly food and litter. Meow City is a place where cats are the center of attention as they deserve! I select only the highest quality merchandise, with special focus on small producers, handmade and women owned businesses.
It's still unusual to see cats in backpacks around here, but I'm sure we're showing cat people what is possible. The cat donut is the bomb!
What's a tip or insight about cat guardianship you often share with customers that you feel isn't common knowledge?
It seems shocking but the knowledge of spay and neuter importance is still very low. I'm doing my best to explain how many kittens can be born in just one year within a small group of cats.
Miss Miauw Kattentrimsalon
Lummen, Belgium I missmiauw.be
Always fascinated by cats, their founder started training as a cat behavior therapist at the Cat Academy in Apeldoorn, NL. Thus began the cat grooming salon Miss Miauw, 3.5 years ago!
One Spoiled Kitty
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada I onespoiledkitty.ca
If your cats own you, this is your store. A cat lifestyle store, for you and for your cats.
Purrgatory
San Diego, California, USA I shoppurrgatory.com
Unique gifts for you and your favorite feline friends!
What's your favorite part about only serving cats and cat people?
I love that I get to meet other people that are just as passionate and obsessed with cats as I am.
What's a tip or insight about cat guardianship you often share with customers that you feel isn't common knowledge?
My cat is a FIP survivor and before she was diagnosed I was completely unaware of this disease. A lot of people still think it’s a death sentence, but there is treatment out there and my cat Bean is proof that it can work.
Purr Haus
Emmaus, Pennsylvania, USA I cat-lovers-gifts-lehighvalley.com
Purr Haus is a place where you can pick up a great new toy for your cat, or a fun cat-themed gift for a friend, all while learning how to help local cats in need.
Ruthie, pictured above, is a senior blind cat being fostered at Purr Haus.
"Since she can't see, it was difficult to figure out how to engage Ruthie. I tried catnip and silvervine and toys that make noise, but she didn't really respond to them. One day I decided to try taking her outside with a Travel Cat harness and leash set (the only brand I sell) and the transformation was amazing.
She perked up as soon as she felt the wind and sun on her face. Her appetite improved and now walks are part of our daily routine. The shelter has added the requirement of supervised outdoor time to her adoption application and we're hoping she'll find a forever home soon."
The Twisted Whisker Cafe
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA I twistedwhiskertupelo.com
Enjoy a refreshing Coca-Cola beverage in the company of 20+ adorable felines! Socialize with your friends, study for that test, kill some time, or just relax in our cat lounge. Good vibes are guaranteed! They also operate as a large scale foster home for cats in the Tupelo area.
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