10/27/2026
We have big news! 😊 As we continue to grow, we are taking our next big step toward helping more cats in need.
We currently operate out of my 1,200 sq. ft. garage. It’s not perfect, but it’s a haven for cats who need us, and we’ve made the most of what we have. We are out of space, though, and operating from my home makes it difficult to have regular open hours or hold the events we’ve wanted to do since the start.
Our ultimate goal is still a permanent forever facility. But we’ve always been very aware that this rescue needs to be sustainable long term. We’re cautious with our finances because we don’t want to put ourselves in a position where debt or overhead keeps us from providing the care these cats need.
Last night, we received change of use approval for a second location, and we can finally share what we’ve been working on, the Akron Rescue Cats Boutique and Cat Lounge!
This will be a cozy retail space with a separate cat lounge where you can visit, snuggle with the cats, and hopefully meet your newest family member. You’ll also be able to shop for cute cat gifts, supplies, and our own rescue merchandise!
This location will help us generate ongoing revenue, with all money going toward supporting our rescue efforts in the community. Visiting, shopping, or joining us for an event will all be ways to help us keep caring for the cats who need us.
We’ll also offer lounge rentals for small get-togethers, girls’ nights, and birthday parties, along with gatherings like craft nights, pet loss support groups, and evenings where you can just come in and talk about your kitties, current and past.
We have so many amazing conversations with all of you. We hear about the cats you’ve adopted, the ones who changed your lives, and the ones you’re still missing. We love sharing in that love for your pets, and now we’ll have a warm, welcoming space to do even more of it. ❤️
This won’t be a shelter or intake location. It will give us a dedicated place to welcome you, introduce you to our adoptable cats, and bring our community together while helping support the work happening behind the scenes.
We still have a lot of work to do before we can open, but we’re so excited to bring this little space to life. The cats we take in have often had very little, and we can’t wait to give them a cozy, beautiful place to be seen and loved. They deserve every bit of it. ❤️