Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge

The Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge, located in Springfield, Oregon, is the area’s first cat café, opened in late January 2024 by founder Michelle Wyatt, a former physician with a lifelong love for cats. This cozy retreat offers a peaceful space where visitors can relax with adoptable cats from the Cat Rescue and Adoption Network (CRAN), a local nonprofit focused on rehoming special-needs felines. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the lounge charges $12-$15 for 50-minute sessions (with online booking discounts), hosting up to eight guests at a time to interact with about a dozen cats in a cage-free environment. Beyond adoptions, the space doubles as a boutique with cat-themed gifts from local artisans and hosts events like knitting meetups and “Paint with Cats” parties, fostering a community vibe for students, pet lovers, and those unable to keep cats at home. With a mission to enhance well-being for both people and cats, this lounge provides a soothing escape and a creative adoption alternative in the Eugene-Springfield area.