Cat Shoppe

01/18/12

Love this place!

by tomterriic at Citysearch

I’ve been going to the Cat Shoppe for several years now and enjoy each and every visit. I’m always greeted with a warm hello when I enter the door. The owner is very helpful with any questions I have and the prices on premium cat food are better than anywhere else in the city. I sometimes go just to play with the kittens that are up for adoption and never feel rushed or like I need to buy something to stay. It’s a great place for all your cat needs and just so your dog doesn’t feel left out, there’s a dog store next door. Overall, a really cool place to visit!

11/22/11

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE CATS

by Whitedove at Citysearch

The Cat Shoppe is a unique retail business that caters to quality health, safety and fun-filled activities for all the furry felines in your family. It’s one-stop shopping for your supplies, animal gifts, people gifts and beautiful accessories for your home. What The Cat Shoppe is NOT is a 24/7 drive-thru shelter for the convenience of the public to do drop offs in the middle of the night.

Walking into the shop is an absolute joy when you see the little rescues chasing each other around at break-neck speed or napping in a furry clump without a care in the world. For more than 20 years, I have watched Chris give these little guys her time when there wasn’t a minute to spare and her selfless efforts while eating and sleeping got put on hold. Her thinking, along with others, is that animals are not dispensable commodities but an interactive member of the family. That vein of thought is reflected in every decision made on behalf of the cats. The work is never-ending and so is her love for the cats and her devotion to finding them a compatible, loving and safe home. There are a number of places that have cats in need of a home. I would venture to say that some have less stringent policies that project a more cavalier attitude toward animals and, therefore, more in line with opinions that differ from The Cat Shoppe.

FYI Rose, most vets do not charge to euthanize so your comment about the Rescue Fund was erroneous and possibly detrimental to the future welfare of the cats. You know that without the contributions of generous clients, bake sales and any other means that can be conjured up to make money, the needs of the shop cats would be impossible to cover. And yet, you have no problem throwing out a glaring warning that is not even true. Shame on you.

Yes, it can be stressful and frantic and tears will flow, but at the end of the day, you remember that it’s all about the cats.

11/20/11

I LOVE THE CAT SHOPPE

by heartofsilver at Citysearch

The Cat Shoppe is the closest thing to Cat Heaven that I have ever seen. It's a Cats R Us for toys, there's a veritable smorgasbord of the best cat foods on the planet, and you can live and wear your love of cats with the selection of boutiquey items in abundance there. If you need a gift for a cat loving friend, you can find it. And not only can you fill a shopping bag (or two, or three), but you have also found a place where you can fill your heart. There are cats there. Not cats in a row of cages, but cats living there, homestyle. And they have stories. Sometimes the stories are written down and you can read them, sometimes they're told to you. A beautiful purebred cat whose owners had it declawed and then didn't want it anymore. A kitten with a very tiny limp whose leg was originally mangled by a car but was brought back to life by physical (and emotional) therapy right there at the Cat Shoppe. There's a jar where you can donate, it's a 501c3 charity, and I always do, even if just a little, because I know little bits add up. You can see your money at work there. And the stories have happy endings, because the cats are for adoption, and when you hear that one has found a perfect forever home, you come away feeling much better than you usually feel at the end of a shopping experience. They obviously cannot save every homeless kitty in the world. But they certainly do their part. And they don't have to. They could just sell the stuff. The very, very good stuff. Shop at the Cat Shoppe. No buyer's remorse. Ever.

11/19/11

Great Shoppe/Great Owner

by Miercoles at Citysearch

I am originally from Nashville and every time I return, I always make a special trip to The Cat Shoppe to stock up on all my cat needs! Chris, the owner, does a wonderful job finding the best cat gifts. I could browse forever! But more importantly, I shop there for the welfare of my cats. After talking with her several times, I know that she only sells the best food for my cats. I trust her judgment and need her guidance as I don't have time to do all the research myself, and I only want to feed my cats the best. I find her prices to be very reasonable.

It is so refreshing to go to a shop that is not all about making the buck. Her store is abundant with cats that she has rescued that need homes.

I highly recommend this store for cat food, litter, and gifts! Please don't forget that there are lots of cats and kittens in her shop that need homes too!

11/15/11

Quick to judge

by meeow at Citysearch

Imagine answering phone calls all day long with people pleading for you solve yet another dire situation while you look around the shop at all the cats and kittens already there. There are limited numbers of good homes/owners and though all animals deserve them, we know that isn’t going to happen. Some people are so quick to judge these days instead of asking how they might help. If Chris is cautious about screening owners, please realize she is trying to make sure it is a good and lasting fit for both the cat and the family. She has had experiences most people wouldn’t have the stomach or heart to endure.