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By (user no longer on site) OP   
19 weeks ago

The RSPCA and Cat Protection League want cat cafes phased out. What harm are they doing?

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By *ild_oatsMan
19 weeks ago

the land of saints & sinners

Who knew there was such a thing ?????

I clearly have led a very sheltered life…..

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By *mmaleiaWoman
19 weeks ago

Trowbridge

They’re useless, you can’t even pet the cats at the 1 I went to 😩

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By *allySlinkyWoman
19 weeks ago

Leeds

In Leeds you can stroke the pussies

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By (user no longer on site)
19 weeks ago


"They’re useless, you can’t even pet the cats at the 1 I went to 😩"

Same here, but they were allowed to try and nick the (over-priced) food off your plates

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By (user no longer on site)
19 weeks ago

The ones I've been to you were allowed to stroke the cats. I don't know what the reasoning is behind wanting them to be closed down though?

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By *allySlinkyWoman
19 weeks ago

Leeds

In Tokyo there is a capybara café

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By *eoBloomsMan
19 weeks ago

Springfield


"In Leeds you can stroke the pussies"

Leeds should really have a dog cafe.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
19 weeks ago

Leeds


"

Leeds should really have a dog cafe."

Are you insinuating that is what Leeds ladies are

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By (user no longer on site)
19 weeks ago


"In Tokyo there is a capybara café"

This is the best thing I've read all year.

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By *eoBloomsMan
19 weeks ago

Springfield


"

Leeds should really have a dog cafe.

Are you insinuating that is what Leeds ladies are "

Oooops no ! 🙈 Leeds = leads 🤣

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By *allySlinkyWoman
19 weeks ago

Leeds


"

Leeds should really have a dog cafe.

Are you insinuating that is what Leeds ladies are

Oooops no ! 🙈 Leeds = leads 🤣"

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
19 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

I've found myself having to help myself on a number of occasions because the tabby that is in the one in Edinburgh would rather lick its own minge and ass with it's leg straight out than serve customers.

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By *hilly1515Man
19 weeks ago

coastal


"In Leeds you can stroke the pussies"

what all of them?

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By *heelerMan
19 weeks ago

Northants

Was going for a coffee and cream cake and stroke a few pussies

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By *allySlinkyWoman
19 weeks ago

Leeds


"

Leeds should really have a dog cafe."

What would you call it ?

Café-Bar King

The Lap Dog

Would it be a Pup-Up

?

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By *eoBloomsMan
19 weeks ago

Springfield


"

Leeds should really have a dog cafe.

What would you call it ?

Café-Bar King

The Lap Dog

Would it be a Pup-Up

?"

All Day Bark Fest ?

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

19 weeks ago

East Sussex

I guess not all cats want to be a visitor attraction maybe. 🤷‍♀️

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By *allySlinkyWoman
19 weeks ago

Leeds


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All Day Bark Fest ?"

Pug Grub

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By *eoBloomsMan
19 weeks ago

Springfield


"

All Day Bark Fest ?

Pug Grub"

Pet et Manger ?

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By *EAT..85Woman
19 weeks ago

Nottingham

The cats in my local one are so disinterested in the visiting humans it's just sad. And it's bloody expensive.

In theory it re homes cats and raises funds for cats...

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By *r Mrs FuckableCouple
19 weeks ago

Stoke


"The RSPCA and Cat Protection League want cat cafes phased out. What harm are they doing? "

When you're allergic to cats, a lot.

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By *oughmanMan
19 weeks ago

Sunderland


"In Tokyo there is a capybara café"

I liked the micro pig one.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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19 weeks ago

East Sussex

I don't think it's very hygienic really. Are the cats allowed out to poo and wee, who checks they aren't walking on the tables after scratching to cover up poo or licking stuff off plates after cleaning themselves?

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By *obilebottomMan
19 weeks ago

All over


"In Leeds you can stroke the pussies

Leeds should really have a dog cafe."

There are onevor two and lots of pubs too that I used to take mine for some grub

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By *eoBloomsMan
19 weeks ago

Springfield


"In Leeds you can stroke the pussies

Leeds should really have a dog cafe.

There are onevor two and lots of pubs too that I used to take mine for some grub "

Yes, the pubs near me are very dog friendly and sometimes more dogs than punters.🐕🐕🐕

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By *obilebottomMan
19 weeks ago

All over


"In Leeds you can stroke the pussies

Leeds should really have a dog cafe.

There are onevor two and lots of pubs too that I used to take mine for some grub

Yes, the pubs near me are very dog friendly and sometimes more dogs than punters.🐕🐕🐕"

Used to take mine to a nice restaurant too. They did a lovely steak dinner for him and a bit of ham as was his favourite

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By *allySlinkyWoman
19 weeks ago

Leeds


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Pet et Manger ? "

Witty but doesn't sound good for vegetarians or vegans

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By *allySlinkyWoman
19 weeks ago

Leeds


" They did a lovely steak dinner for him and a bit of ham as was his favourite "

How much did they charge him for the steak dinner ?

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By *lossomTreeWoman
19 weeks ago

Ipswich

Oh dear, some have obviously never visited a cat cafe!

Also, Cats Protection dropped "league" from their title decades ago

I've visited cat cafes.

When they are done well I have no issue with them.

I'll give you examples of best practice.

Hand sanitizer on entry & exit.

Cleaning of the cafe area done hourly.

All food served individually wrapped.

Access for the cats to leave public areas into their own private space.

Double door entry system ensuring no cats escape.

Round the clock staff on site.

If a cat proves unsuitable to the cafe environment they are moved to a traditional foster home.

Cats that are all from rescue and needing homes.

My local cat cafe has two branches and recently cats number 361 & 362 have been adopted.

In less than two years.

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By *obilebottomMan
19 weeks ago

All over


" They did a lovely steak dinner for him and a bit of ham as was his favourite

How much did they charge him for the steak dinner ?"

I can't recall exactly but it was not too bad or I woild remember. It was a little rare treat and same time as rest of us had our dinner too.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
19 weeks ago

Leeds


" It was a little rare "

Does he prefer it medium or well done ?

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By *eekyTattsCoupleCouple
19 weeks ago

Tyne and Wear

We love cat cafes, especially the one in Leeds but I can understand why some want them phased out.

We've seen adults being aggressive toward cats when they're not being entertained, worst one we've seen is a cat repeatedly poked with a stick while sleeping.

The staff try their best to stop it, but when their expected to be serving food/drinks too it'll be hard to keep eyes on idiots.

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By *eoBloomsMan
19 weeks ago

Springfield


" It was a little rare

Does he prefer it medium or well done ? "

👏

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By *inx000Couple
19 weeks ago

Manchester

I was reading online about how most cat cafes are now closing down and will not be a thing anymore which is really sad.

Its definitely on my bucket list of one of my favourite places to try..two of my favourite things in one place kittys and cake haha

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
19 weeks ago

little house on the praire

I always wanted to go to one but sadly none near me

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By *partharmonyCouple
19 weeks ago

Ruislip


"In Leeds you can stroke the pussies"

I general, or just cats at cat cafés?

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By *inkyandthebrain2023Couple
19 weeks ago

Cheshire

There's a local kebab shop that has loads of rats.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
19 weeks ago

Central

I've not been to one yet, so I'd better hurry!

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By *uri00620Woman
19 weeks ago

Croydon


"The RSPCA and Cat Protection League want cat cafes phased out. What harm are they doing? "

I don't have much knowledge but I suspect it's something to do with confined spaces. People can be erratic too and they're constantly having to interact with them.

Generally anywhere where animals are "entertainment" welfare can be dubious.

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By *bitofaslutWoman
19 weeks ago

Cannock


"The RSPCA and Cat Protection League want cat cafes phased out. What harm are they doing? "

I've heard from a few people that the one in Birmingham is treating the cats really badly.

I mean I guess it's not hard to believe. You don't have to be trained in animal care or even like cats to work there, somehow you have to get them all into cages when you all leave at 6pm, then they're alone all night, then you come in in the morning and have to shut shovel and feed however many cats you've got, then there's unruly kids trying to pull their tails and cooking climb the furniture after them...

It's not hard to see how mistreatment can go on pretty much anywhere.

They're cute and everything but after thinking about it and hearing what I've heard I don't think I could support them by going and spending money there.

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By *bitofaslutWoman
19 weeks ago

Cannock


"The RSPCA and Cat Protection League want cat cafes phased out. What harm are they doing? "

I've heard from a few people that the one in Birmingham is treating the cats really badly.

I mean I guess it's not hard to believe. You don't have to be trained in animal care or even like cats to work there, somehow you have to get them all into cages when you all leave at 6pm, then they're alone all night, then you come in in the morning and have to shit shovel and feed however many cats you've got, then there's unruly kids trying to pull their tails and climb the furniture after them...

It's not hard to see how mistreatment can go on pretty much anywhere.

They're cute and everything but after thinking about it and hearing what I've heard I don't think I could support them by going and spending money there.

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By *ortySwitchMan
19 weeks ago

london


"Who knew there was such a thing ?????

I clearly have led a very sheltered life….."

So, you have never ordered a “catachino”?

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By *sWyldWoman
19 weeks ago

Edinburgh

There's one in Edinburgh and I pass it a lot when at work. Those cats seem very content and well looked after

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By *onnie 90Woman
19 weeks ago

Leeds


"In Leeds you can stroke the pussies"

Been there, done that. Lovely place.

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By *ife NinjaMan
19 weeks ago

Dunfermline


"There's one in Edinburgh and I pass it a lot when at work. Those cats seem very content and well looked after "

The one in the Grassmarket? They always look fine to me.

There's a pub in Birmingham has two cats. I've never been in a more chilled environment 🤓

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By *onnie 90Woman
19 weeks ago

Leeds


"The RSPCA and Cat Protection League want cat cafes phased out. What harm are they doing? "

They're nice. Us plebs aren't allowed nice.

Some sad sack has probably become offended by them.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
19 weeks ago

I don't think they should ban the cats but are cats being exploited ?

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By *onnie 90Woman
19 weeks ago

Leeds


"I don't think they should ban the cats but are cats being exploited ?"

People can actually adopt a cat they see and take a liking to. I think that's a great idea. All new owners properly vetted and all that.

Meanwhile the cats are kept warm, safe and fed with lots of interaction with other cats and people.

What's not to like?

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By (user no longer on site)
19 weeks ago

horrible things

rate that purr

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By *lossomTreeWoman
19 weeks ago

Ipswich

I know a cat cafe that is basically a private business run by a breeder, "only a few litters of kittens are born each year" claims the website, but there are quite a few different breeds represented in that cafe

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
19 weeks ago

Crumpet Castle

They should never have been allowed. It's not good for the cats and for me personally it is nothing less than a FUCKING LIBERTY to expect me to consume food and drink in a place that has a dozen or so cats in it. Licking themselves , lying around where ever they want , Hair , snot , cat flu, whining mewling and hissing ets....

BUT - its the cats I feel for ..... loads of weird strangers coming and going .... locked in a cafe day n night ..... shouldn't be allowed. It's cruel.

Vile ..

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
19 weeks ago

BRIDPORT


"I don't think they should ban the cats but are cats being exploited ?

People can actually adopt a cat they see and take a liking to. I think that's a great idea. All new owners properly vetted and all that.

Meanwhile the cats are kept warm, safe and fed with lots of interaction with other cats and people.

What's not to like?"

Animal welfare organisations have expressed concerns as the cats are unable to express their natural behavioural patterns.

Who would have thought that eh, shut in a cafe 24/7

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
19 weeks ago

Central

The ideal would be somewhere with outdoor space, such as a farm cafe where they can come and go.

A lot are rescued cats and you can home th we m so I've read. In Cyprus you will often have cats around, so you get the benefit of better weather

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