Seoul, South Korea
Stray Cat Town Jamsil
Stray Cat Town Jamsil (Gilgoyangi Maeul) is a rescue cat cafe and shelter on the fourth floor of a building in Bangi-dong, Songpa, about 460 metres from exit 10 of Jamsil Station and 500 metres from exit 3 of Mongchontoseong Station. It houses abandoned and surrendered cats, as well as street cats that became used to people after being rescued from road accidents or illness and are too trusting to return outdoors after TNR. Visitors buy a one-day guardian ticket, and drinks and wet food for the cats can be bought as donations. Cats are rehomed free of charge after a careful adoption process, with basic vet care through volunteer vets and partner clinics. One hour of parking is free. The cafe opens at 11 AM on weekdays and 10 AM on weekends and closes at 10 PM.
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