Cat Chillin' Zone
Martinez, California
Cat Chillin' Zone is a cat lounge and senior cat rescue on Center Avenue in downtown Martinez, describing itself as the first cat lounge in Contra Costa County. The woman-owned nonprofit takes in healthy older cats at risk of euthanasia in Bay Area shelters, along with cats that would otherwise need hospice care, and lets them live cage-free in a storefront adoption lounge. Visitors pay by the hour, with lower rates for seniors, military and children, and admission goes toward the rescue's adoption costs. Drop-ins are welcome, though scheduling a visit is preferred, and groups of more than six should call ahead. Children under 18 need a parent or guardian, and infants and toddlers are not admitted. Toys and teasers are provided. Adoption follows an application and a meet-and-greet with the chosen cat. The lounge also hosts trivia, karaoke and bunco nights.
- Adoptable cats
- Booking recommended