This charming cat from PAWS is a fantastic friend to the more hesitant cats. He is 12 years old and consistently takes his thyroid medicine like a champion. You may often spot him up on a perch keeping an eye out for shy cats like Chips Ahoy (now adopted), yet Moonbeam also loves to sit cat-loaf style next to you and gratefully accepts pets, always while purring affectionately. At first he was shy and needed friends like Quby (now adopted) to look out for him, but he has built up his confidence and is now the “comfort cat” for timid cats and humans alike at the cafe.

Bailey is an incredibly friendly 10 year old boy who adores attention and cuddles. He loves it when you offer him a wand toy! Just wait until the treats come out! He moved into the cafe along with his littermate brother, Remy, when their owner had to move into nursing care and sadly couldn’t take them with her. He is very sweet, accepting everyone’s love in the cafe. Bailey is diabetic, but he doesn’t mind taking his insulin!

Remy is a docile and affectionate 10 year old boy, who just wants all your love! He especially likes when you sit quietly next to his lounging spot and offer some gentle scratches. When the treats come out, he’ll gladly eat his share, and even look for more afterwards! He moved into the cafe along with his littermate brother, Bailey, when their owner had to move into nursing care and sadly couldn’t take them with her. Remy is diabetic, but takes his insulin like a pro!

Meet Lex, a lovely 13 year old boy who has gone through a lot. He lost his owners when one passed away and the other couldn’t take care of him anymore. He was sadly passed from person to person and he eventually ended up here. We are figuring out some of his medical issues, which include diabetes and a sensitive stomach - but he has taken his insulin like a champ and is responding well. He is known to fall asleep with Uri during yoga :) Despite his sad backstory, all he wants is your love and pets.

These two are brothers in every way but genes, staying by each other’s side at all times. Shy and skittish, the young pair like to get themselves snug somewhere comfy and relax now that they’ve begun adopting the indoor lifestyle. Found as ferals and slowly taught to be model citizens (kittizens?) over several weeks, the bonded duo are still adjusting to the concept of humans. These two outdoorsmen have thoroughly exhausted their adventurous spirit, though not any less so than the average cat, and have instead decided that a good snuggle is a better use of their time. They may be slow to warm up to play or pats, but they won’t refuse them once they know you’re a friend.

Felix is two years old and was rescued as a stray by PALS Animal Lifesavers. He can be a little timid at first, but then warms up quickly for pets and rubs. Felix is FIV+, but will be able to live a long life with the right nutrition and regular vet care. Felix can live with other cats, as we now know that FIV+ can only be transmitted through a deep bite typically n wild outdoor settings. For now, he likes to show off his awesome otter pose when he’s curious.

Meet Casper the Friendly....CAT! Casper is an extremely adorable five-year old cat that is as white as snow and sweet as sugar. He is quickly warming up to his new environment and is so happy to be here after a difficult journey. He is very special - he is our only all-white cat since Ice got adopted in July! Casper's the type of cat you will love within seconds of meeting. When the mood strikes, he will play with toys and wands and will curl up for a nap when he needs a break. Casper is as calm as can be and enjoys having people around to keep him company. Casper’s fur is so soft! Give him some gentle pets on his head to get his tail thumping!

I’m Boz, a 2.5 year old creamsicle and just as sweet. I’m a voracious eater (of my food and yours) and will help lick the plates in your sink. I have a lot of energy and love to play with mice, catnip, dust bunnies, it doesn’t matter. I’ve just started cuddling up in a lap or napping next to people. I am FIV+ but not to worry. Recent research shows it can only be transmitted through a deep bite usually outdoors. With the right diet and regular vet visits, I’m sure to live a long life of adventures with you. (Boz has been approved for adoption and will be going to his furr-ever home in a few weeks!)

Niña is an affectionate 6 year old girl who was surrendered to PALS when her owners could no longer keep her. After a couple of months in a cage, all she wants is love. We think she was a yoga teacher in a past life because when she head-butts you, she picks up her leg in a 3 legged dog pose. She is also slowly learning the joy of jumping in a lap.

Meet Dwight, an adorable 3 year old Siamese mix. Those eyes just make you melt, right? Dwight has had it rough, but he was ready for his forever home. He was attacked by a coyote needing many months of treatment, but he’s a resilient one! He doesn’t mind being around other cats and is curious about them. He’s a little on the shy side but quickly came out of shell for human pets and love! He is now the star of many Instagram videos where he shows off his play talents, bird-watching ability, and negotiation skills in getting fed early.

This beautiful and friendly bonded pair of orange cats are 2 years old and were born on the 4th of the July; hence, they were named Banner (green/black collar) and Anthem (red/blue collar). Their original owner died last year. They were first in a foster home, then were our inaugural cats, and are now living their best life in their forever home. They are both playful, affectionate, and curious, welcoming all the other cats in the cafe. Banner is clearly the leader and is protective of his brother. Watching them clean each other was one of the highlights of our year.

This playful and friendly 5 year old boy was found as a stray by a woman from Bangladesh and was consequently named Kamalo, which means orange. Kamalo jumped right into the cafe environment, exploring and showing off his vocal skills. His unique coloring and patterns attracted the attention of several of our visitors and photographers. Turned out he was lost and reunited with his original owner!!!

Tora is a 2 year old who came to us from PAWS Wakefield. She was found living outdoors and was taken by a foster who gave her the name Tora (Tiger in Japanese) and really helped her come out of her shell. Her coloring and markings are simply gorgeous. She loves being pet, playing with her string and ball, and has done really well meeting new people. She and her new mom bonded instantly and she now has claimed the bed for herself!

It’s amazing that this little ball of orange fluff was left out on the streets. He earned his name when he came here and burrowed in between the couch cushions - just like a Cheez-It! He is the softest thing ever, loves pets, and he still very shy. He should undoubtedly become the spokescat for the Cheez-It brand! He’s now known as Tigger in his furr-ever home with his new buddy Sully.

This friendly and outgoing boy was surrendered along with his sister Tukka. His awesome foster mom really helped him shine and discover his playful side. When he got here, he bounded right out of the quarantine room and right into cafe life - full of confidence, playfulness, and adventure. He became famous for his amazing ear tufts and is now living the life in his new home with his new BFF.

Simba was surrendered along with his housemate who has since been adopted. He comes to us from PALS where he has been living in the PetSmart adoption center. He appeared tentative at first, but this 8 year old sweetie is sleek, playful, and loving. Simba quicky showed off his climbing skills and is now conquering new heights in his forever home!

Northstar is a 3 year old cat who was found on the streets of Peabody and brought to us by PAWS. This local beauty is playful, energetic, and affectionate. When he arrived at the cafe, he couldn’t wait to get out to meet everyone and explore (he literally tried to twist open the doorknob!) Northstar really enjoyed playing with the mouse toys, because it brought out his hunting instincts and gives him exercise. He is now thriving in his new home where he gets showered with love and new toys.

Quby is a sweet and friendly boy somewhere in the 5 year old range. He and his housemate (who has since been adopted) were surrendered to PALS in Salem, where he developed quite a fan club at the PetSmart. Within 15 minutes of arriving at the cafe, he was climbing on the lap of our volunteer and licking her. Quby took his meds for anemia like a champ, has spent a lot of time exploring the cafe, and was known as our comfort cat, helping other shy cats like Moonbeam and Clooney get more confident. He is now known as Atticus in his new home where he is getting spoiled and showing off his mischievous personality!

Joey is a sweet 3 year old boy who comes to us from PALS Animal Life Savers in Salem. He was found as a stray in Everett and spent 3 weeks at the PetSmart adoption center before coming to us. He doesn’t like to venture far from his resting place but adores being pet. He likes sharing a Churo with his friend, Ice.

Thumbelina is a one year old bundle of love. She’s so friendly, playful, and always looking for human attention. Her coloring and markings are remarkable when you see them in person. This solo princess has found her special person and is now living it up in her new pad.

Jetset is a friendly, loving guy who loves pets. He is a 6 year old boy who is very cuddly and is FIV+. That doesn’t stop him from being a very friendly cat who will sit on your lap and wait for you to pet him. Found in a dumpster, he was pretty beat up by some other cats and rescued by PAWS Wakefield. He got the care that he needed, sadly having most of his teeth removed by the dentist. Jetset is a lap cat and wants nothing more than your love. You can find him sitting in the sunlight next to the window. He won the heart of many visitors and is now living it up in his forever home with his new adventure buddy.

Bonita is the sweetest and softest 3 year old girl who was found as a stray and brought to us by PALS. As a princess tortie, she requires regular brushing and admiration. She was a little tentative and shy at first, but loved to be pet and kept coming for more! On her 2nd day here, she was climbing in the lap of a volunteer. On the 3rd, she was adopted!

Bubbles came to us from PALS after being surrendered along with her sibling who has since been adopted. True to her name, the minute she arrived, she began showing off her bubbly, friendly, and energetic personality. She also has the loveliest meow that sounds like she’s saying “no”, but it seems to mean, “give me more pets!” She and her new owner instantly bonded and living the sweet life.

Baldwin is a 3 year old bundle of fluff and energy. He is incredibly friendly and playful, with seemingly endless energy to play wand and jump around. He especially loves playing with other cats. True to his Maine Coon breed, he loves water and played in the sink incessantly. He now is having many adventures in his new home with his new friend on….wait for it….Baldwin Road!

Very presidential, right? This 8 year old boy was surrendered recently when his owner sadly passed away. He’s a bit on the shy side, but once he gets comfortable he loves head butts and playing with a wand. He really enjoys catnip, petting, and comes really close to your face asking for love. He’s doing great in his new forever home and is digging his new name: Goose!

Our first girl in the cafe, Piper is approximately a one year old, who was found as a stray looking for food from a dumpster. It turns out she was pregnant and after a rough childbirth, had a kaleidoscope of kittens, all of which have been adopted. PALS Animal LIfesavers based in Salem have brought her to us after helping her through her pregnancy and recovery. For now, she’s just a little hesitant around the other boys. Piper is FIV+ which until recently has been a huge stigma, but recent research has shown that FIV+ cats can lead normal lives and can only pass it to other cats through deep wounds and bites. At times, she craves affection, but at other times, she wants to be left alone.

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but you can teach a new cat plenty. Ice was a helpful little fella who’s always doing his best to make sure work gets done. Always trying to get in on the latest happenings, he appreciatedlove and attention just as much as he does a good work ethic. Maybe try not to let him help with dinner though - unless you’re a fan of eating cat food. He went to his forever home with his best buddy Lord Purrington.

By some miracle of nature, this poor guy was found starving by the Purrington family. While unfortunately he suffers from anemia and a possible developmental issue, he’s still a lovebug who will always accept a nice snuggle. He may start out a little shy, but once he’s gotten used to you he’ll be sweeter than a spoonful of sugar! A comfy box to rest in, some fishy treats and a cuddle is all this little black fuzzball needs. He went to a forever home, along with his best friend Ice.

Chessie is our spunky, friendly Persian cat whose face is sure to make you smile. He is 3 years old and was surrendered after his previous owner passed away. He loves playtime and attention, especially being brushed. Chessie needs an adopter with previous experience with Persians, as he will need a special grooming regimen with multiple brushings and face cleanings each day. The hard work pays off and he will certainly thank you with plenty of nuzzles and purrs.

Mighty Mittens is a very playful cat, yet loves pets from humans at the cafe! Mighty Mittens doesn’t really like getting pet in the back, but he instead loves being pet in the front plus giving head butts. He’s one right now and is very excited to see the other cats. Mighty Mittens loves to play with the mouse toy that’s in the room. He’s mostly very soft and will not stop asking for pets like Bubbles who has since been adopted. He enjoys wrestling and playing tag with his best buddy Chips Ahoy.

Thor is new 2 year boy who came from PALS in Salem. Thor is a very playful cat and likes to jump. At first he is very shy but he warms up to people super quick. He is also gray but his belly has stripes. Thor also likes cozy small places to cuddle up in. Thor doesn't like treats but he loves lots of pets..

This handsome 1 year old comes to us from the Friends of Beverly Animals. He was rescued along with his mom and siblings, who have all since been adopted. Chips Ahoy was extremely shy at first and preferred you stare at him endlessly and admire his beauty than try to pet him. Moonbeam has been a buddy to him helping him feel more confident Chips can now be regularly found hanging out in the window with Ice, playing tag with Mighty Mittens, or even accepting a treat from a visitor. He enjoys wrestling and playing tag with his friend Mighty Mittens.

Shy little 1 year old Giulia (pronounced like Julia) mostly keeps to herself, keeping a close eye on the world outside her little comfy corner. Come to her with a brush, however, and she’ll be your best friend in an instant. Wriggling and rolling onto her back, softly purring like a little motor in the cutest little car. Once you’ve won her over with brushes, she’ll graciously accept petting, scritches, and head rubs. Plus, a good squeezy treat is all you need to really let her come out of her shell, at least until the snacks run dry. Giulia has been the protege of fellow newcomer Misu, and is looking for a human to make her own protege out of.

Mr. Pickles is a friendly 2 year old boy who was surrendered to PALS and has recently joined our cafe. He’s pretty shy so far, but is accepting pets and Churros! He likes to hide in different spots, even including the sink at one point! If you can find his hiding spot, he will reward you with love. Mr. Pickles really enjoys Churos, preferring them to most other treats.

Kinsie is a beautiful 5 yo girl surrendered to PALS along with her housemates when her owner could not longer care for them. She’s a bit more on the shy side, but is very active, loves pets and being brushed!

Rocky isn’t like most cats. Most cats are stereotyped as being sort of aloof and distant, but Rocky is always there to see what you’re up to. His ears are always on the lookout for any sounds, and if that sound happens to be a human, he’s always ready to greet them. Adding to his uniqueness, he is polydactyl, which gives him an extra toe bean on his front paws. Very vocal with his cheeps and chirps, there’s more personality stuffed into this cutie pie than cherries in a cherry pie, and more than enough love to make anyone’s heart melt. While not the biggest fan of playing, he will still sit and stare at whatever you may be trying to make him play with. He does, however, enjoy catnip and any toys that make noise. Rocky would prefer to snuggle down with his favorite person and rub his face against yours while waiting for pats. He’s also a massive fan of Churus, preferring the fishy ambrosia to any normal cat treat. A truly high-class kitty.

A veteran of the pregnancy game, 6 year old Misu’s had her fair share of giving attention to other cats, and has now decided that it’s her turn to be loved. With an adorable little hop, skip, and a jump, she puts herself in the spotlight… Then struggles to stay in it. Despite wriggling around and shoving her face into your hand, make no mistake, she loves pats and rubs as much as any other kitty. The real challenge is getting her to sit still! She’s taken fellow newcomer Giulia under her wing (paw?) as of late, patiently waiting for someone to do the same with her. Misu has been approved for adoption and will going to her forever home in the next few weeks.

Adam is a young 2 year old lad at heart, full of playful energy and love. He’s very obsessed with affection and fun, dropping everything to turn all attention to a jingling bell or even a squeaky floorboard. He’s a fluffy ball of fire and slappies, but will absolutely love to be scratched and petted. Love, love, and love is his favorite thing, flopping over onto his back and looking upside-down at you practically shouting right at you to scritch his chin. A shame he’s got to take breaks to eat, eh?

This amazing 7 year old boy was surrendered to PALS along with his housemates Shaylee and Kinsie, who was adopted, when his owner could no longer care for them. He is super friendly and has already shown off his climbing skills while also showing love to anyone who sits down. He will sit down and not let you get up until he wants you to. Jacks has been approved for adoption recently, and will be going to his forever home in the next week.

Heidi is an energetic, loving, and adventurous 1 year old female kitty, who came to the cafe from PALS Animal Life Savers, after she had given birth to a litter of kittens and her family could no longer care for her. She’s not afraid of heights, and loves to climb and lounge in a cat tree, where she might take a nap and let you shower her with love and pets. Heidi loves to play with people; her favorite activities include chasing toys on wands and pouncing on anything that moves! This sweet girl is skeptical with other felines, yet she adores attention and love from people.

While 1 and a half year old Eddie may be getting adopted in only a week or so, that doesn’t mean he isn’t excited to meet new people! A playful little fireball packed full to the brim with energy, Eddie will roll around and play for hours at a time, his glimmering jade eyes never losing their spark. While he can be a little prickly and snappy at times, he never means any true harm to anyone, he’s just a little oblivious and airheaded. When playtime is over, he likes curling up in the highest point he can find, waiting until his next playmate comes along.

As elusive as the mythical critter she’s named after, this young mother was rescued by PAWS as a stray and has since become our little passion project. Starting out hiding in seemingly impossible places, she’s slowly coming out of her shell and is making progress towards seeing the world. Over the course of several weeks, we’ve gotten her to start coming out of her hidey holes more often and to start returning blinks and squints. Hopefully, though chasing wand toys and helpful volunteers, she’ll be confident enough to find herself a place in the big wide world.

Shaylie is a Peterbald - put simply, she has next to no fur. This makes them a rather high maintenance kitty. As a result, she needs a weekly bath and to be rubbed down with a moist towelette or baby wipe thrice a day (If you’re doing it wrong, they’ll start getting a little pimply). Their lack of fur also can make them susceptible to sunburns and cold temperatures - so bring a sweater for them. Despite their unique appearance, Shaylie does love spending time staring out windows and burrowing herself into blanket piles. Petting a hairless cat can feel strange at first, but they love the attention nonetheless. Evident of this is her love of toys on strings and an obsession with curling up in laps, being a total lovebug despite her silly appearance. Just give her a warm blanket to get wrapped up in and she’ll be your best friend.

Clooney is a 5 year old male cat who came to the cafe after being rescued by PALS Animal Lifesavers who discovered he was living in a cage for several years. Since then, this shy, soft spoken boy has grown to tolerate affection from visitors, willingly eating treats from their hands. A fellow cat at the cafe, Quby (since adopted) took Clooney under his wing and greatly helped boost the scared kitty’s confidence. The shy cat volunteer specialists also played a major role in helping Clooney overcome his fears. Just recently, he reached a milestone after jumping up on a volunteer’s lap for snuggles! Clooney enjoys playing with catnip sacks, and is now accepting pets and love from people at the cafe.

This adorable 7-month-old named Luna loves to curl up right on your lap as soon as you sit down and never let you go. When Luna came to us from PALS after being rescued from a rough situation and spayed, she weighed just 3.8 pounds. Within a month she was up to almost 7 pounds and was cleared to go to her forever home (with one of our volunteers!)

This fluffy kitty’s story is sure to melt your heart. Morty was rescued by PALS as a stray and slowly regained his health. After he came to the cafe, he became bonded with another cat named Pixie, who recently got adopted. After Pixie left, Morty hasn’t been himself and might get a bit feisty if given too many cuddles. Morty is a year and a half old who loves to nap in his bed and accepts gentle head scratches. Despite mourning over the loss of his furry friend, Morty likes to show his spicy personality by playing with catnip toys!! He will be going to his furr-ever home in the next few weeks!

Maisy came into the cafe super shy and scared after giving birth to kittens. After a few weeks of attention by our shy cat specialists, Maisy started to thrive, exploring more, embracing tummy rubs, and asking for pets. Before long, she was coming up to welcome visitors and showing off her crazy play skills.

Mugsy is a young, steadfast survivor who fended by himself for 6 weeks after his owner passed, until he was found and recovered by PALS Animal Lifesavers. He was cleaned, given a lion cut and promptly began exploring to his heart’s content. A true wild thing, his big eyes are always looking around to see whatever he can see, intrigued in just about anything… But especially snuggles! Always up for some affection, he’ll graciously accept anyone laying beside him to give pats to their heart’s content. Of course, as a Persian kitty, he needs some extra care and cleaning to keep his wrinkly little face healthy. This lovebug (lovemug?) is on his way to a new home within the next few weeks.

Who’s got so much energy? Meet Fabio, a 3 year old stray who was rescued by PALS. He’s curious about everything and loves to run around the cafe looking for his next playmate. Best of all, he’s also a cuddlebug and will climb all over you….he’s even been known to lick our faces!

This stunning 9-year-old cat is the perfect combination of friendly, playful, and cozy! You may find her napping near her bonded companion, Ollivander, in a level of their cat tree, or watching other cats play. She is a caring, social cat despite the fact that they were both surrendered to PALS, and likes to join in playtime with Maisie, especially if wand toys are involved.

This enchanting feline can’t wait to help pick out the right magical wand for you! Ollivander is 3 years old and was surrendered to PAWS along with his housemate Lily Potter, who he is best-bonded-buddies with. Although he is on the shy side, after you exchange a few blinks he will come right down from his cat tree and let you pet his adorably soft fur. Although his namesake’s job was selling wands, Ollivander prefers to play with them.

Garfield is a delightful, easygoing 2 year old boy who was surrendered to PALS. True to his name, he sometimes wants nothing more than to chill on the couch, keeping an eye open for a chance to play with a wand. When he decides it’s time to play, he leaps from his comfy space and immediately joins in on a game, rolling around on the floor displaying his adorable belly. Surprisingly, he hasn’t yet discovered the magic of lasagna. r

Meet Ziggy, an adorable 11 month old who was surrendered to PAWS due to a family member’s allergy to cats. Full of curiosity and love, this dauntless boy is constantly running around the room, leaving no corner unexplored. As soon as he arrived, he was already getting up and trying to escape from the quarantine room! Never a moment’s rest, Ziggy is always exploring new things, such as a wand toy or even a trash can. His boundless energy will leave you stunned, as well as his loving, affectionate and social nature.

Binx is a cute 14 year old bundle of joy. He will surprise you when you see him because he looks young but really is the oldest cat here! Binx was in the same household as Jacks, Kinsie and Shaylee, but was surrendered after them. Binx arrived on a cold Thursday morning in December. He is not a shy cat, but wants a lot of attention. Binx will surely make you fall in love with his adorable meows. Active and playful, Binx always walks around you for more pets and looking for new games to play! You will love what a little fluffy cat he is.

Meet this fuzzy little love bug. Arlo is a friendly cat and loves attention but the best part is that he loves to play with wands. He is a bit nervous so he may hiss at you or growl until he warms up. His owner couldn’t take care of him anymore because they were moving and it just didn’t work out. He comes here at 6 yrs old but he’s very soft. He would like to have a new home with a loving owner!

Prince is a 5 year old boy with the sweetest face and a lot of love to give. In the last few months, this charmer has been through a lot, abandoned and left to fend for himself. During his tme outside, he got a severe ear injury and got FIV, most likely through a deep bite. Although timid and anxious, he is getting more curious and confident each day, enjoying chin scritches from volunteers.

A feisty little soldier to himself, a cuddly cutie pie to the rest of us. Charlie, or Chuck, was an experienced veteran of the cat game with at least 12 years under his belt… Er, sweater. Thanks to some help from PALS Animal Lifesavers, he was able to be rescued and cared for into the lion-hearted little devil we had for 8 months. Charlie passed away on July 3, 2023 after a series of chronic illnesses. He touched so many of our hearts and we are so honored to have been able to give him a loving “retirement home”.