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neuter programs ceased, which led to a major uptick in feral kittens being born,” she said. “When we found and raised four very sick kittens this summer, we off- handedly said, ‘We should just open a cat café.’ That became a reality when we realized how hard it was to find cats and kittens homes due to overcrowding with- in our local shelter system. This is our way to help get them off the streets and into loving homes.” As for the café’s name- sake, the Valeskis dedicat- ed the business to their 12-year-old Shih-Tzu Bea- gle mix, Dexter, who “loves” cats and was adopted from a shelter. “He truly loves cats more than any dog I’ve ever seen,” Brittney said, “and we want- ed a way to honor him, as he was also adopted from a shelter. It’s his legacy.”
and Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Though, Alex said those times are subject to change. The main café area would be open to the public for food and beverages during regular business hours. The cat room would be accessi- ble through appointments or walk-in visits. There will be a small admittance fee for the cat room to help the Valeskis cover the cost of caring for the cats. The Vale- skis also plan on renting out the space for small events such as birthday parties, showers and meetings. The Valeskis came up with the idea to start Dexter’s Cat Café after raising four sick kittens this past summer, according to Brittney. “During and after the pandemic, a lot of spay and
Metro Creative Dexter’s Cat Café is expected to open in late spring or early summer on the west end of Philadelphia Street.
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