Toledo’s First Cat Café Announces Grand Opening Weekend, January 9-12
RubyCats, the first cat café in Toledo, is thrilled to announce its official opening on Thursday, January 9, marking the start of an exciting Grand Opening Weekend. The café offers a unique experience where visitors can enjoy the company of adoptable cats while enjoying snacks and beverages. RubyCats is located at 618 Adams St. in Downtown Toledo.
Grand Opening Weekend Hours:
Thursday, January 9:
4 to 8 p.m.
Friday, January 10:
4 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, January 11:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, January 12:
12 to 6 p.m.
RubyCats provides 50-minute booking slots each hour for $15 each, allowing visitors plenty of time to relax and interact with the cats, with a 10-minute break every hour for the cats to recharge. Reservations can be made online to ensure a spot during the highly anticipated opening weekend.
"We are beyond excited to bring this concept to Toledo," said Tallie Carter, Founding Executive Director at RubyCats. "Our space is designed to create joy, promote relaxation, and help our feline friends find their forever homes."
RubyCats welcomed its first feline residents into the café space on Monday, December 30. These cats are provided through a partnership with Forget Me Not Cat Rescue, which also oversees the adoption process to ensure the cats find loving homes.
RubyCats is also excited to partner with Grindhrs Coffee & Community, a local coffee shop located just across the street. Guests who book a visit at RubyCats will receive a 15% discount at Grindhrs to grab a beverage before their café visit. Tasty treats for humans from Cake in a Cup and bottled beverages from Flying Rhino Coffee and Boochy Mama's Kombucha, along with treats and toys for kitties, will be available for sale at RubyCats.
For more information or to book a reservation, visit RubyCats.org/book.
Memberships and Preview Days
RubyCats offers an exclusive membership program that provides early access to the café during Preview Days on January 4 and 5. Members enjoy benefits such as priority booking, special discounts, and invitations to members-only events throughout the year. More information about the RubyCats Membership Club can be found at RubyCats.org/club.
How to Support
RubyCats invites the community to support its mission by contributing through its Amazon Wishlist, which includes essential items for the cats and the café. Donations are also gratefully accepted to help provide a comfortable and enriching environment for both cats and visitors. Learn more at RubyCats.org/donate.
About RubyCats
Founded in 2022, RubyCats is a nonprofit organization on a mission to help cats in need by creating an environment where all cat lovers can meet up to look for their next family pet, hang out with furry feline friends, or contribute to animal safety.
What is a cat café?
A cat café is a beautiful indoor place where cat lovers can come watch and interact with cats and kittens. Many of the cats are adoptable, but you do not have to intend to adopt to visit. Timed tickets are required to visit.