HSLC Providing Cats for New Cat Café in Loudoun County
By J. Marie Cassell
Coffee, Cookies & Cats….Oh My!
These are the cornerstones of the new venue for cat lovers, Catty Corner Cafe, that opened April 1st in Leesburg, VA. Owner, Heather Donahue, has created a purr-fect space for cats and those who love them. Whether you are looking to add a new member to your family through adoption or just want to spend some quality time watching or holding a feline, this is your place!
Upon entering, the café will appear to be like any other: rustic metal tables and chairs and a counter for selecting your drinks and cookies. This area is very bright and inviting with plenty of windows and soothing colors. This is a great place to retreat with a cup of coffee while watching the world go by on Market Street. But there is more…..
The Main Attraction
Cozy stairs take you to the second floor where you will find lots of seating with comfy chairs, poofs and textured carpets. The walls are covered with windows and a balcony that overlooks the street.
This area is all about cats — with wood slab steps on the walls for climbing and lots of places for them to rest and look out the windows. Heather has recycled and upcycled products to create a safe, natural and homey area for humans and cats to relax and have fun. And, as long as the cats are agreeable, you can hold any of them. Or, you can choose to sit back and observe the kitties and their antics.
About the Cats
All cats selected for the cafe are initially fostered while they are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and assessed for health and cafe compatibility. Once they are deemed ready for cafe life, they live full-time at the café until they are adopted. If you are interested in becoming a short term foster for cafe cats, please apply or email foster@humaneloudoun.org for more information.
The cats are provided by the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC). Heather has a strong connection with HSLC as both a cat foster and an adopter of two rescue cats. She is always ready to praise the rescue for the amazing job it does in helping animals get a second chance to live their best lives.
Adoption Process
If you find your cat match on your visit, you can apply for adoption on the HSLC website. Note that you will not be able to take any cat home with you on the spot unless you have already contacted HSLC and gone through the adoption process.
Hours of Operation
Hours of Operation
Sunday, 12-8
Monday, 12-8
Tuesday, 12-8
Wednesday, CLOSED
Thursday, 12-8
Friday, 12-9
Saturday, 12-9
Reservations are highly suggested to ensure a spot but walk-in guests are welcome. Guests 7 years of age and older are welcome to visit with the cats in the upstairs area.
Address
Catty Corner Café
116 East Market Street
703- 944-4158