Although there has been an increase in demand for the adoption of pets during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has also been an uptick in the number of animals being surrendered to shelters, according to several Hawaii nonprofits and shelters.
Maui’s first cat cafe opened it’s doors on Monday at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center in Kahului.
Cat Cafe Maui is already the cat’s meow. Even before its grand opening today, the “space for cats and humans” to interact has been bustling since its soft opening last week at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center. On Sunday afternoon, a steady stream of people arrived for their nearly one-hour reserved date with the felines, all of which are also available for adoption.
A first-of-its-kind space, the Cat Cafe Maui, opens at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. Described as “a fun and inviting space for cats and humans,” Cat Cafe Maui patrons can relax, play, sip, and shop with rescue cats–and adopt one if they find a special connection.
