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Cats are overachievers. Once revered as gods by the ancient Egyptians, they were later crowned king of the jungle. Still not satisfied, felines overtook dogs to reign as America's most popular pet in 1985. Since then, they moved on to conquer other frontiers, and they are now the undisputed rulers of the Internet. Lil Bub, the country's most famous toothless Internet kitty, is an accomplished author and star of her own documentary film. She and her friend Tardar Sauce, better known as Grumpy Cat, were both near the top of a pet food company's list of most influential mousers. Of course, it would be uncharacteristic of our ambitious feline friends to stop with the Internet. Now, their sights are set on overthrowing your barista to be the center of attention at one of the growing number of vet-approved cat cafes. The concept started in Taiwan, quickly spread across Europe, and is making its way to the U.S. The bistros were started to give people living in apartments where pets were not allowed the opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee and a good book in the company of furry friends. Patrons pay a cover charge to spend a few hours in the coffee shop, and several require reservations to be made months in advance. At most locations, customers are not allowed to pick up or grab at the pets. Rather, the kitties are free to roam, and to select a lap on which they would like to nap. The coffee shops are popular with feline fanciers taking a break from work. Indeed, many a vet has observed that petting a purring cat reduces stress and helps you to relax. Great care is taken to ensure that the animals are well cared for. A vet, who follows them regularly, first checks the kitties selected to reside in the shop. Some shops have banned children younger than eight to ensure the safety of both the children and the animals. Additionally, the London location staggers entry into the café over 15 minutes so that the mousers are not stressed. A vet recommends that the pets have a separate area to rest when they do not want attention. Finally, employees are each assigned to provide personal attention to a few animals per shift. Not only do cat cafes offer a place for humans to interact with kitties, but the cafes also provide a valuable service to the animals. Shelters have paired with cafes to call attention to overcrowding. Most of the cats selected to charm visitors are rescues. At some cafes, all the animals are up for adoption, and mobile units from the shelter regularly visit with more adoptable pets. Some locations are focused on educating pet owners about feline health. A New York pop up location routinely hosts discussions with behaviorists, a vet, and other experts. To learn more about their options for a vet, Canton, MI residents should visit http://www.colonialvetclinic.com/.
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