Is there an entry fee?
Yes, we charge a fee of £8.50 per every person, 100% of this goes to the Kit-Tea care fund used exclusively for the cats, their upkeep, comfort and entertainment. We are a non profit Community Interest Company – this make us different from many of the other cat cafes in the uk.
Can I bring my own cat to The Kit-Tea Café?
Unfortunately no, The resident cats have all been carefully selected to live together and would be very unhappy if an unfamiliar cat popped in to the Café. We also don’t want to risk the spread of any feline illnesses into our cat community within the café.
Are children allowed in the cafe?
We have implemented a policy which allows children over 6 years of age in The Kit-Tea Cafe. There must be 1 adult to every 2 children and children must always supervised around the cats, This is for Insurance purposes and the health and safety of our FurBabies.
Do You Serve Food?
No we don’t, as the experience at our café is all about our cats we only offer basic tea, coffee and snack items – all our snacks and biscuits are pre packaged and made offsite. 100% of any money raised from food & drinks sales also goes straight back into our welfare fund as we are a non profit organisation.
Where do the cats sleep at night?
The cats live here @ The Kite-Tea Café it’s their furever home. The café has live video monitors inside and outside to ensure their wellbeing at all times. The Café is secure with the latest alarm system and we directly face the local police station. The Cat Nannies are present at the café during the day and evening for wellbeing check ins and each of our team live 3 minutes in each direction of the café, as the cats welfare is our priority, they are our family.
Are the cats neutered/spayed?
Currently our baby kittens are not spayed as they are too small, they are booked in for there operations as soon as they are big enough. All our adult cats have been neutered and all the cats are up to date with veterinary treatments and vaccinations – advised by our vet team.
How do you ensure your cats’ welfare?
We have a dedicated team of Feline professionals on hand – and around the clock Vet team on hand too.
All of our cats have had all their recommended vaccinations and receive regular preventative treatments for parasites such as worms and fleas. Our dedicated cat nannies are on hand each day to ensure that the cats’ needs are met and to spot any signs of unhappiness or stress. The FuBabies have 24/7 access to another quieter room and also their bedroom, where they can go to snooze if they want some rest and relaxation away from the café environment. Our Cats are our family here @ The Kit-Tea Café so just like your family you will know when they are not feeling themselves. Our ultimate goal is to give the Cats a safe and happy sanctuary.
What if I am allergic to cats?
You may wish to take precautionary measures such as anti-histamines however if you are unsure at all please speak to a medical professional before coming to the Café.
Can I bring my own toys?
No, The cats have enough toys here at the café – We do however accept donations of new and lightly used pre loved toys.
Can I bring my own treats for the cats?
Unfortunately Not. All our cats are on a healthy well balanced diet, introducing extra treats out with the daily snacks they get may cause physical upset to their tummies but also could cause upset between the cats competing for the treats. Please also do not let them eat any of your biscuit or cake crumbs! No matter what they tell you.
Where are your cats from?
All the resident cats have been rehomed or rescued by the Kit-Tea Café, they have been expertly been chosen and placed together to form their own cat pack, we pride ourselves with not having too many cats in the café, this does make for a good calm environment to help them flourish and grow.
Why can’t I just pick them up and cuddle them?
We understand that a big challenge when visiting is not picking up the cats for cuddles, we feel the same way!
The cafe has many visitors and if each cat was being held by every guests, every session, they would quickly become tired of it. It is an important fact of cat behaviour that they always know the route out of any situation they are in and when they are being held they don’t know the way out, this can then lead to the cats becoming stressed and you might get scratched or bitten as they try to escape. Add on to this that some cats just don’t like being picked up and we have to respect this, particularly as this is their home so they are in charge. Our cats will definitely let you know if they would like some attention.
Can I volunteer at the Café ?
Yes, if you contact the facebook and send us a private message we can send you more information and an application form, we pride ourselves on having a wide range of volunteers we do not discriminate on age, ethnicity or gender.
Do you accept donations?
Yes !! we absolutely do, we can receive donations in many different forms, we have an amazon wish list that you can purchase items from and have them sent directly to us. We additionally have a business bank and a PayPal account that accepts monetary donations – Information is on our website and Facebook page. We also have a donations jar in the café itself – we will always keep everyone up to date on social media what the donations are being used for
