All our building permits have passed!
All our building permits have passed!
& now we need your help!
We are making this cat café the best it can be for the cats with their health & enrichment being top priority. We worked with EastWing Architects to design that perfect environment & have signed a 10 year lease with The Normandy Center. Now, due to inflation, the buildout for this plan is going to cost about $300,000! We are not going to compromise on our designs because we want to set a high standard of living for these cats, but we need the help of this community to do it sustainably!
Please consider donating to our gofundme:
Coming soon!
Howard County’s first cat cafÉ!
Follow our Social Media Below to see the journey
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Follow our Social Media Below to see the journey =^.^=
come enjoy coffee, tea, & cats in a coworking space with an artistic community inspired by Taiwanese cat cafÉs
Showing the process:
As we begin the build-out of our dream cat café, we will be showing the process through all of our social media channels. Follow us on our journey & let us share our passion with you!
Our mission is always cats, community & culture:
Cats | We are saving cats from euthanasia, providing them with the best environment possible & helping them find their forever homes.
Community | We are creating a community space for artists, cat lovers & coffee/tea drinkers to come together to form new connections while helping the animals in their community.
Culture | The first cat café opened in Taipei, Taiwan in 1998 and grew to become a global destination. Our goal is to bring over elements of Taiwanese culture to make our café a destination too.
Meet our RESCUE PARTNER:
We are proud to partner alongside Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue to help provide cats with an enriching environment before they meet their forever family. For more information on their mission & how to adopt, please click the button below!
Meet our food & drink PARTNERS:
JAPONG BAKERY
Japong Bakery in Rockville Maryland will be providing us with authentic Taiwanese pastries. Their commitment to fresh ingredients & true artisanship makes them the perfect fit as our pastry partner.
VIGILANTE COFFEE
Vigilante Coffee in College Park Maryland will be providing us with the highest quality, freshly roasted coffee beans. Vigilante formerly sponsored Brendan as an athlete and has a long history of excellent product & we are incredibly excited to bring them to our customers.
Mountain Stream Teas
Mountain Stream Teas from Taiwan will be providing us with trusted, authentic Taiwanese teas. They create an outlet to connect the world with the highest quality, chemical-free Taiwanese tea grown and bring it to market in the most sustainable and regenerative way possible.
Tickets & Services we will be offering
All tickets will go towards keeping the cats at Luna Cat Collective happy, heathy & able to live their best lives!
Spectator Pass
No Access into the Cat Lounge & good for up to 2 hours. Recommended for guests who do not wish to have any direct contact with the cats. This is also a great option for those who would like a cozy, comforting place to wind down.
Coworking Pass
No Access into the Cat Lounge & good for up to 4 hours. Recommended for guests who do not wish to have any direct contact with the cats. This is also a great option for those who wish to have a change in scenery and get a bit of work done, but not stay for the whole day.
Quick Cat Pass
45 Minute Cat Lounge Pass for guests who are looking to acquaint themselves with the cat café experience. A quick break in your day and an introduction to the cats. After your time in the Cat Lounge, enjoy access to our Café/Co-working space with high speed Wi-Fi for up to two hours.
Kitty Hang Out Pass
90 Minute Cat Lounge Pass for guests who would like to spend some time playing with the cats and begin to learn their personalities. After your time in the Cat Lounge, enjoy access to our Café/Co-working space with high speed Wi-Fi for up to two hours.
Extended Cat Pass
3 Hour Cat Lounge Pass for guests who would like extra time to meet up with friends, read a book in the book nook, or catch up on some quick work while enjoying quality time with the cats. After your time in the Cat Lounge, enjoy access to our Café/Co-working space with high speed Wi-Fi for up to two hours.
Full Day Kitty Pass
Unlimited Access into the Cat Lounge & Café/Co-Working space for the whole day. Perfect for guests who wish to relax and take their time working on a longer project and take breaks whenever they'd like in the Cat Lounge. There are also tables within the Cat Lounge if they wish to work in the company of cats.
The local artist showcase
A wall dedicated to displaying the work of local DMV artists
If you are looking for a place to represent your work, we invite you to join our local artist showcase!
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-Artists looking to sell their work in The Local Artist Showcase must fill out the application below before their art can be displayed.
-All work is available for sale while in The Local Artist Showcase. When a sale is made, 75% of the sale goes directly to the artist & 25% goes to Luna Cat Collective as commission for displaying and selling their work.
-Each piece displayed in The Local Artist Showcase will be available for sale for 30 days. Any unsold work will be returned to the artist at the end of the month, and a new artist’s work will take its place.
the Cat CafÉ Crew:
We have hired an amazing team of passionate cat lovers who will help us to oversee the day-to-day operations at Luna Cat Collective! Below is an overview of the positions that our team will be cycling through once we open. We are excited to introduce our team to you once we get closer to opening!
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The front desk checks in guests when they arrive & is responsible for food, drink, and merchandise purchases.
Your main responsibilities include the following:
-Greeting guests as they enter & wishing them well when they leave
-Checking in guests and handing them their time slot stickers along with a pair of grippy socks if they are visiting the Cat Lounge
-Handling the POS system when guests want to purchase food, drink, or merchandise
-Brewing fresh hot coffee, ensuring cold water is readily available, & that the water filter is always fresh and full
-Keeping the Coworking space clean throughout the day
-Notifying the Acting Manager immediately if any major spills or issues arise
-Assist the Acting Manager in spot cleaning
-Perform the cleaning duties of the Coworking space during the 30 minutes before opening & 30 minutes after closing -
The Cat Concierge takes care of the doorway into the Cat Lounge & oversees the transition of guests to and from the Coworking space.
They are also responsible for taking photos of the guests with the cats, which guests can choose to take home after their visit.
*Always ask for permission before taking any photographs*Your main responsibilities include the following:
-Use the time slots noted on the stickers to bring guests into and out of the Cat Lounge
-Perform our Cat Lounge Chat to go over our House Rules & Policies
-Notify the Acting Manager immediately if there are any major spills or accidents in the Cat Lounge & assist in cleaning up
-Act as a first line of defense for any cats trying to escape into the Coworking space
-Notify guests if they are violating our rules & report to the Acting Manager if they do not stop
-Perform the cleaning duties of the Cat Lounge space during the 30 minutes before opening & 30 minutes after closing -
The Cat Monitor keeps an eye on the Private Cat Area & ensures that there is always a clean environment, fresh water, & accessible food for our cats.
Your main responsibilities include the following:
-Actively move back & forth from the Private Cat Area to the Cat Lounge to ensure the cats are doing well
-Wash and refill any empty food & water dishes
-Act as a floater in the Cat Lounge & interact with the guests
-Notify the Acting Manager immediately if any major spills or accidents occur within the Private Cat Area
-Monitor the litter boxes and notify the Acting Manager if there are any issues
-Assist the Acting Manager in spot cleaning when incidents or accidents arise
-Perform the cleaning duties of the Private Cat Area during the 30 minutes before opening & 30 minutes after closing
Frequently Asked Questions
—Cats & Kittens—
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Yes! Every cat you see at Luna Cat Collective is available for adoption through our partner, Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue. For more information on how to adopt, visit our home page!
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Our Cat Lounge is designed as a sanctuary so we can give the cats who get the opportunity to stay at Luna Cat Collective the best life possible. This means providing them with a private space, quality food, plenty of water & a warm, loving, clean environment. Luna Cat Collective covers any emergency or routine vet care with the guidance of our rescue partner Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue.
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As cute as that would be, the answer is, unfortunately, No.
We want to make sure that our cats feel as safe and comfortable as possible within our space and a surprise visit from an unknown four-legged friend would breach the bond of trust we have formed with them.
As thoughtful as it would be for you to bring your own toys, it is unsafe to introduce new environmental factors to the cats.
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We wish we could let everyone enter the Cat Lounge, but it is incredibly risky for both the cats and children. We have cats of all ages, and kittens are exceptionally fragile and can also be unpredictable. For the safety of your children and our cats, we strictly enforce our age policy.
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Yes. All cats we take in from the rescue must be spayed/neutered and have up-to-date vaccinations.
—CafÉ & Lounge—
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Yes, we do offer individually wrapped foods prepared by our partner, Japong Bakery.
No, we do not offer specialty drinks, but we have partnered with Vigilante Coffee to bring you high quality, fresh drip coffee.
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We keep our maximum capacity down in order to ensure everyone has the best experience possible.
We house about 25 cats at a time & want to keep a comfortable ratio between cats & people, so our 1740 square foot Cat Lounge has a max capacity of 32 people at any given time & our 1385 square foot café side can have a total of 50 people at any one time. Once you are done with your visit into the Cat Lounge, feel free to hang out up to 2 hours in our café until you are ready to go.
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Yes! Our facility is ADA compliant & handicapped friendly. If you are using crutches or a wheelchair, we will have a staff member guide you during your visit to keep you and the cats safe during your stay.
Tickets &
—Reservations—
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Yes! Walk-ins are welcome, but slots fill up fast. We highly recommend booking your ticket ahead of time to ensure that we can accommodate your visit.
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Yes. Our Cat Lounge and Café can only accommodate a certain number of people at a time, so it is important to make sure everyone has their own ticket so we do not get over-booked. This helps mitigate over-crowding and overwhelming the cats/other guests, and create a pleasant experience for all.
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Yes. It is extremely important that everyone who buys a ticket fills out their own waiver for the safety of the cats. Be sure to have it signed before coming in for your visit.
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Yes! You are more than welcome to visit, but come at your own risk. We would recommend the Spectator Pass if you are allergic - you will still be able to see the cats through the café window, but you will not be directly interacting with them.
Please bear in mind that others who do own cats will be coming and going within the space.
We highly recommend taking any allergy medication you normally would before entering the space if you would like to visit.
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You are more than welcome to cancel for a full refund or reschedule up to 24 hours before your scheduled visit by emailing us directly at LunaCatCollective@gmail.com
*Missed Appointments are non-refundable.
*We do not offer refunds to those who cancel less than 24 hours before their appointment.
—Special Events—
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Yes, we do! Events vary from day to day and week to week, but any events we have lined up can be found on our calendar.
We recommend booking in advance if you are interested in an event as space is limited.
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Yes, but on a case-by-case basis. The health & well-being of our cats is our first priority. We will only consider events that do not disturb our feline friends.
If you are looking for a private event/booking, please email us directly at LunaCatCollective@gmail.com
Meet the Owners:
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Majority Owner
Ruth is a Taiwanese American artist who has a passion for creating a wholesome, welcoming space for people and cats alike. It is her wish to bring all of the best parts of Asian cat cafés to the U.S. and foster the local art community.
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Minority Owner
After spending 10 years as a dedicated athlete, Brendan has retired & is now investing his life into creating the best environment for the cats at the café. His history of woodworking & knowledge of materials will be used to create enriching toys & a unique play place for our lovely furry guests.
Contact Form:
Want to talk to us as soon as possible? Fill out our contact form & we will respond to you as soon as we see it. Thank you so much!
LunaCatCollective@Gmail.com
(443)-851-3395
8480 Baltimore National Pike, Suite #311 Ellicott City, Maryland 21034