NYC’s First Cat Cafe, U.K. University Cat’s Surgery, Rescuing Cats from Ukraine, and More

Check out this month’s find on the cats making local and global headlines.

  1. NYC’s 1st Cat Cafe Finds Kitties Purrfect Forever Homes – Meow Parlour and Macaron Parlour, founded by Christina Ha, explains the history of how she became the first person to ever open a cat cafe in NYC. Reported from ABC7, check out the colorful video of Meow Parlour and the emotional profile with Christina Ha. Meow Parlour is available to visit by booking an appointment on their website.
  2. New York Bans Pet Stores From Selling Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits – In this New York Times article, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislation to ban commercial breeders taking effect in December 2024. “These animals are living, loving beings who should be treated with respect, and not like a can of soup to be plucked off a shelf,” said Queens Democrat, State Senator Michael Gianaris. Adopting instead of shopping is the goal.
  3. Cat Rescued in Chesterfield Twp. Was Frozen to the Ground, ‘Barely Alive’ – From the Detroit Free Press, Jenay’s Chartier’s experience is a reminder that pets found in the cold winter weather tend to suffer. New York City is no exception to below freezing temperatures and snowstorms. Chartier rescuing Freezy stuck in the snow and quick thinking hospitality saved Freezy’s life. 
  4. Newcastle Students Support Poorly Campus-Wellbeing Cat – Check out this video report from BBC where students from Newcastle University in the UK return the love and kindness given from Ozzie the campus cat who underwent surgery for breast cancer. 
  5. 5 Things Your Cat Will Do When You Aren’t Paying Attention – An informative article from The Purrington Post about the different types of behaviors to expect from your cat. It’s best to allow their cats their independence but safely and supervised inside your home.
  6. For Ukraine’s Animals, a Home Is Getting Harder to Find – A New York Times Article about volunteers working at “Domivka”, a temporary home for rescued animals. Over 500 animals, including cats, are gracefully being saved and cared for at “Domivka” during the hardships of the Ukraine-Russia War that left these animals homeless and fending for themselves.