Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Cheery Cat
Cheery Cat is a specialty cat boutique with a cat lounge on Calgary Trail in south Edmonton, between Calgary Trail and Gateway Boulevard just off Whitemud Drive. Opened in 2023 by Angela Wong Durand, it sells cat food, toys, accessories and clothing. The lounge, a palace-themed room called the Cheery Palace, holds six to twelve free-roaming foster kittens and young cats. Since April 2026 they come from the shop's own rescue, Cheery Cat Rescue, and all are available for adoption; more than 200 foster kittens had been adopted by September 2026. Visits are charged by the half hour or hour, with walk-ins accepted and reservations online or by phone. Guests sign a waiver, wear socks, and children must be at least 5 and accompanied one-to-one by an adult. Food and outside toys are not allowed in the lounge.
Before you go
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- Minimum age for children
- 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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