New York cat lovers will have the purr-fect place to grab coffee this weekend.
Pet food maker Purina is opening a pop-up cat cafe at 168 Bowery on Thursday, and billing it as America’s first feline coffee shop.
Cat cafes are big in Japan where feline fanatics often have barriers to pet ownership because of building rules or just the small space where they live.
So instead of owning a feline of their own, animal lovers often go to cat cafes to sip their favorite beverage while rubbing paws with cats wandering freely around the store.
Purina’s cat cafe is set to open on Thursday and run through Sunday. The store will be stocked with cats, all available for adoption through the North Shore Animal League.
The company said it’ll also staff the store with cat experts to answer questions about feline health needs.
“We hope our cat cafe is one small step toward a greater focus on cat health,” said Purina brand manager Brian Williams. “Our goal for the Cat Cafe is to create a rich, interactive environment that empowers cat owners to learn more about their cat’s health and nutritional needs.”