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Holly grew up loving cats, and when her eldest daughter turned four and asked for a cat of her own, the family welcomed their first feline, Cherry, into their home. Cherry brought so much joy that Holly soon began fostering for a local rescue in 2015. Years later, when she first heard about cat cafés, the dream sparked instantly - but the timing and resources weren’t quite there yet. As she continued fostering and saw firsthand how desperately rescues needed more space and more helping hands, that dream only grew stronger.

One day, while talking with her husband Mike about the ongoing need, he encouraged her to finally go for it - that the moment in life felt right. From that conversation forward, everything began falling into place: the perfect location, the vision, the momentum. Holly and Mike rolled up their sleeves and built the café together, side by side, pouring their hearts (and plenty of elbow grease) into creating the warm, welcoming space it is today.

As we open our doors, our hope is simple: to welcome the community into a space that does good - for people and for cats. Over years of fostering, Holly saw how many cats needed a safe, calm place to land, somewhere they could rest and meet the humans who might become their forever family. This café gives us the chance to offer exactly that.

And for the humans who visit - whether you adore cats or prefer to enjoy them from a comfortable distance - we want to create a gentle retreat from the rush of everyday life. Our café side is completely cat‑free, offering a cozy spot to relax with a warm drink, get some work done, or unwind with friends. Through the interior windows, you can watch the cats play in our cat lounge, or simply savor the atmosphere without stepping inside.

For those who do want a closer connection, the lounge is open for visits - whether you’re stopping in just to play, to enjoy a little feline therapy, or to meet a cat who might become part of your family. However you choose to experience the space, we hope it becomes a small sanctuary where everyone feels welcome.

ADDRESS

335 Salmon Brook St

Granby, CT 06035

HOURS

Sunday/Monday 10a-6p

Tuesday/ Wednesday Closed

Thursday - Saturday 10a-6p

CONTACT

info@9livescafe.com

585-392-6067

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