The Cat House

05/29/2026

A little backstory on “The Cat House Cat Café”, coming right here to Sebring this fall 🐈

Y’all already know the part about us honoring the iconic “Cathouse Restaurant” that used to sit on the corner of Circle Park Dr. and S. Commerce Ave… but the “why” behind a Cat Café here in Sebring is more personal than that.

Many of us have known the joy of having a pet that was a best friend to them. Sami wasn’t really mine…He was my aunt Sally and uncle Larry’s- but he was the closest thing my own kitty I could get. And if you don’t know me yet…it’s important to know that I’m adopted and my aunt and uncle helped raised me. They were some of my favorite people to ever walk this earth.

I helped choose Sami at an adoption event- my aunt and uncle ended up taking TWO orange cats home that day because I refused to let them leave him.

Growing up, I listened to stories of how my aunt and uncle saved countless cats. Never as anything official… but they almost always had 4-5 cats in their care and they were always ALL rescues. For like 40 years.

To this day I remember lore of kitties that were rescued off the cold Chicago roads. A cat that would reportedly “sit at the bar” my parents owned in the 80’s- he was just one of the guys. One that was named “Faceless, Nameless, but definitely not Homeless” (faceless for short).

Their stories of rescuing cats off the street together spanned from the 1980’s to the 2020’s, only ending with them passing away. The stories went from Chicago, to Wisconsin, to Florida, and I just remember how much each cat meant to them.

Even the ones that weren’t the most lovey- they were just happy to give the cats a safe home.

Sami was a lover though, and he is one of those cats I will never forget, partially because I KNEW his lore firsthand. He was goofy, loved a good dive bomb, playful, and loved treats. A good orange 🍊

All to say… My aunt, uncle and their cat rescue stories are such a huge part behind our inspiration to open “The Cat House Cat Café”. When my uncle passed away, their entire life savings went to a large cat foundation. Their way to give back a bit of positivity to this world was thru cat rescue. They believed that pets (cats, in their case) can rescue us… so why wouldn’t they try to rescue the ones they could?

Seeing the need in our community, like the overpopulation of colonies, cats being euthanized… I saw an opportunity to honor my aunt and uncle, all while doing some good in the process.

The Cat House Cat Café is going to do just that. We’re SO excited to be bringing some more unique fun to downtown Sebring in the process!

🐱🏡

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

We’ve been a little quiet this week! (Obi has been very busy offering cuddles to his sick mama, so he hasn’t been able to stay up to date on posting 😹)

SO much is going on behind the scenes though! LIKE:

1. Our PURRtners continuing their TNVK efforts, just today they brought two more kitties to Polk County in for their spay appointments and two additional kitties in for their vaccines! Daily they are working on the front lines!

2. Adoption event this Saturday! We can’t wait to see you at Tractor Supply this Saturday from 10-2 for an fun adoption event. Come meet the kitties, and maybe bring your new best furriend home- each adoption goes home with a take home gift 🐈‍⬛

3. Building renovation progress! We have been finalizing the building renovation drawings with our contractor and CAN’T wait to share more as we begin demo! Stay tuned!

4. For everyone asking- we’re getting closer everyday to hiring! Keep an eye on our social media as we get further into summer for hiring and job updates!

Pic and video of kitty snuggles so this update doesn’t get lost! So much to come, VERY soon!

05/27/2026

Listen Up!
Pawsitive Effects has an announcement on something really special.
Starting in June we will be featuring
WHATS RIGHT IN RESCUE

We hope to inform you of some truly wonderful things happening in rescue and to focus on the PAWSITIVE instead of all the negativity that surrounds animal rescue.

Please share this flyer and look for our 1st edition video to roll out very soon in June.

I promise you won’t need tissues, you won’t want to scroll away from these videos and there won’t be sad music playing in the background.

In other words…. You will experience a Pawsitive Effect!

05/25/2026

🐆 Mocha & Matteo — 3‑Year‑Old Bengal Brothers Looking for Their Furever Home

Meet Mocha & Matteo, a stunning pair of purebred Bengal brothers born in January 2023. These two have grown up side‑by‑side, matching in beauty, intelligence, and temperament, and their bond is as solid as it gets. They’re the rare Bengals who bring calm energy, sharp minds, and genuine affection without the chaos the breed is known for.

They’ve handled every change in their world with quiet resilience, and now they’re ready for the one thing they’ve never had: a stable, loving home where they can stay together. They’re social, observant, good with respectful kids, and wonderfully people‑oriented. Both are neutered, vaccinated, healthy, and ready for their next chapter.

Because they are purebred Bengals, their adoption fee is not standard rescue pricing. This helps ensure responsible placement and supports the significant care invested in them.

📩 Apply to adopt: https://www.wixforms.com/f/7421694275638789151

05/21/2026

Yesterday I was looking at the very last bag of cat food thinking, “Alright… this is it. I need to order more.”
Didn’t say it out loud.
Didn’t post it.
Didn’t message anyone.

And somehow… she knew.

Yesterday, cat food showed up — not from a donor, not from a store, but from another rescue who should’ve been home resting after a major, life‑changing surgery.
But no.
She was stubborn enough (and rescue‑hearted enough) to get in the car and bring it straight to me.

That rescue is Sometimes and Forever Farm , also known as Duck Duck Goose Sanctuary
A rescue I admire.
A friend I’m proud to stand beside.
Someone who reads my mind apparently, which is both impressive and slightly terrifying in the best way.

This is what a rescue network looks like.
This is what Florida Animal Rescue Alliance is built on.
Rescues helping rescues.
Friends showing up before you even ask.
Community over competition.
Animals first, always.

Thank you, Sometimes and Forever Farm.
Your timing was perfect.
Your heart is huge.
And your mind‑reading skills are unmatched.

05/21/2026

Update on Levi’s litter mates, from their aMEOWzing foster! Scroll to see their glow up 🥹 First pic was from intake.

“We are happy to say that they both have names, Frieren and Starke. As devastating as it was to lose Levi, necessity demanded that we turn our attentions to saving his brother and sister who were equally as sick and needing round the clock care. Many hours have been poured into their recovery, but it has all paid off as they have blossomed into two, beautiful young cats. We are still battling the ongoing eye goop, which comes from an upper respiratory infection that needs to run its course. Otherwise, both kittens are healthy and thriving. They spend their days playing with their foster sister Ruby and human sister. More often than not, they can be found sleeping in the blanket on the couch, as if it was bought and paid for with their cuteness, or nestled in the lap of an unsuspecting human that sat down in their presence.

We are still waiting for them to put on enough weight to be spayed and neutered, but we don’t tell them that😂

They think all of the snackies are taxes rendered for their biscuit making efforts. Both Frieren and Starke want to say thank you for all of the prayers, well wishes, and support from everyone who has been following their story.

Their journey is not over yet, but their future looks infinitely brighter than it did two months ago.”

We love cats… but non TNVK’d cats can get out of hand quickly. Two cats can turn into 10 or more quickly. And you know what spreads faster than kittens reproducing? Sickness between kittens. Unfortunately.

The best thing to do is get your kitties fixed and vaccinated at 4 months. If you find yourself in a situation, the next best thing to do is seek professional intervention before things get too out of hand, or if they are already out of hand. We can all use help sometimes.

Levi’s litter mates are alive because CudaBears Lair Animal Sanctuary stepped up and had a foster family available in their network. We can’t wait to see them fully recovered, and adoptable soon.

If you are interested in helping us save kittens by becoming a foster, let us know!

05/20/2026

Koa is a special boy… and we are excited to share we’re going to have a special place for him at The Cat House when we open!

Our Cat Den Resident kitty NUMBER 2 🐈 everyone, give Koa, this warrior kitty, some love as he continues to heal and find peace in his new life off the streets 🏠

It’s been not even a week since we picked Koa up, and this boy is already showing us what a true warrior looks like. He did so well at the vet. He’s now current on all his shots, he’s been neutered and microchipped, and they were able to suture one of his open wounds. He also got a shot to help with the inflammation and more antibiotics to keep him moving in the right direction.

You can see the swelling in his face slowly coming down — the difference in the picture is incredible. And the best part of all… he’s actually been purring. After everything he’s been through, hearing that tiny rumble felt like the biggest victory.

Grace and I have been talking, and we both feel the same way: Koa deserves to stay somewhere he will never have to fight for safety again. So he will be one of our resident kitties at The Cat House Cat Café. That means all of you will get to meet this sweet boy and watch him continue to heal and grow into the life he always deserved.

To everyone who has donated toward his care — thank you. Truly. Your kindness is already changing his life, and we feel it with every step he takes toward healing.

This is the part of rescue that reminds me why we fight so hard for cats like him, and why TNVK matters so much. When we step in early, cats don’t end up suffering alone the way he did.

If you’d like to support his care, it means the world.

Ways to Donate
PayPal – [email protected]
Cash App – $cudabearslairsrescue
Venmo –
Website – www.cudabearslairanimalsanctuary.com
Check – “Cudabears Lair”
2786 Grace Lane, Sebring FL 33875