Holland Cat Cove Rules
The rules at Holland Cat Cove are meant to ensure both cats and humans are safe, healthy and have a great time together!
General
Shoes / bare feet are not allowed in the cat area. You must be wearing socks.
Socks will be available for purchase at $5 a pair.
In case of an emergency, please alert a member of the staff for assistance.
Age Requirements (No Exceptions)
You must be 16 years of age or older to visit the cat lounge alone.
There must be at least one adult for every 2-children between the ages of 5 - 16-years.
There must be one adult for every child under the age of 5-years.
Children must be supervised at all times.
Cat Lounge
Sanitize your hands before entering the cat lounge.
Pictures are allowed, but please don’t use a flash.
Climbing or sitting on any of the cat furniture is not permitted.
Yelling, running, jumping, screaming, stomping and / or throwing of objects is not permitted.
Cat Specific Guidelines
Do not pick up the cats – let them come to you.
You may gently pet sleeping cats, but do not otherwise disturb them.
Do not disturb the cats while they are eating or drinking.
Do not feed the cats any human food or drink.
Do not pet cats on their stomach unless the cat clearly indicates they wish you do so (e.g. they roll on their back and expose their belly).
Use gentle hands and quiet voices with the cats.
To ensure the safety of our feline residents and our human guests, we reserve the right to ask anyone to leave the cat lounge at any time if the above rules are not being followed. Anyone causing distress or harm to the cats will immediately be asked to leave. No refunds will be given.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation to visit?
While reservations are recommended, Holland Cat Cove happily accepts walk-ins. However, we follow strict capacity guidelines for the safety and health of our cats and our patrons, so we cannot and will not accept walk-ins if we are at maximum capacity.
How do I book a visit?
Reserve your visit through our website via the link at the top of the page. Simply choose your preferred date and time, and secure your spot to spend quality time with our adoptable cats.
Are children allowed?
Yes, however, please note the following:
For every two children between the ages of 5 and 16, at least one adult must be present
For every child under age 5, at least one adult must be present
Do you sell gift cards?
Yes. Stop by our location to purchase.
Why do I have to pay money to visit adoptable cats?
Admission fees allow us to keep a roof over the heads of our feline friends, allowing them to live cage free. Your fee directly supports the well-being of all of our cats who are waiting for their forever homes!
Where do you get your cats?
We work with the Harbor Humane Society who manage all intake and outtake of the cats at Holland Cat Cove.
Can I bring my cat to Holland Cat Cove?
No. The cats at Holland Cat Cove are only those that I receive from Harbor Humane Society and who are available for adoption.
How do I adopt a cat from the cafe?
Simply let us know that you are interested and we’ll provide you an application. You can fill it out onsite, and we will then connect you with the Harbor Humane Society who will take you through the next steps of the process.
What is the best time to visit the cat café?
There isn’t an exact science for cats. They play when they want to play and sleep when they want to sleep! But as we average 12-15 cats at any time, there are usually at least a few cats awake and looking for attention!
Do you take donations?
Yes! We accept the following donations:
Unopened food or (wet or dry)
Unused cat litter (unscented)
New cat items (e.g. cat toys, beds, scratching posts, etc.)
Bath towels, flat sheets (must be in good condition)
Anything that we are unable to use at the Holland Cat Cove will be shared with Harbor Humane Society.
Do you take surrenders / strays?
No. If you have a surrender or stray, please reach out to the Harbor Humane Society.
Are you a rescue?
No, we are considered a foster home for the cats and kittens until they get adopted. All of our feline friends come from Harbor Humane Society and 100% of adoption fees go back to them.