Ventura, California, United States
Cassie's Cats
Cassie's Cats is a volunteer-run nonprofit cat lounge and adoption center on East Main Street in midtown Ventura. Opened in June 2021, it houses around a dozen rescued cats and older kittens that come from local shelters and rescue partners, and has placed more than 250 in homes. It is not a cafe and does not serve food or coffee: visitors pay a donation-based fee to spend 30, 45 or 60 minutes in the lounge, and cold drinks can be added when booking. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Children aged 4 and up are welcome if they can stay quiet around the cats, with one adult for every two children. Adoption involves meeting the cats, an application and sometimes a home check, with no same-day adoptions. A gift shop sells cat-themed goods, and the lounge closes for an hour at midday.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking recommended
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- Minimum age for children
- Food & drink
- No food served
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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