Cat Colloquium
Chestertown, Maryland
The Cat Colloquium is a free cat lounge on the second floor of the historic Stam's building on High Street in downtown Chestertown, on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Run by the nonprofit Kit Cares, it is a cage-free home for a group of about a dozen resident cats that live there permanently, and a community space for reading, studying or relaxing with them. There is no admission charge and no reservation is needed except for groups of up to 15, though donations of cash, toys or books help cover food, litter and veterinary care. No coffee is sold, but visitors may bring their own drinks and snacks. Guests are asked to sanitize their hands and not to pick up the cats, and children under 8 must be supervised by an adult. The entrance is at the rear of the building off Cannon Street, with a chair lift for step-free access.