Cat Show Cat Cafe Is A Completely Cat-Themed Catopia In Montana

The concept of the cat cafe may be new to Montana, but they've been popping up around the country -- and the world -- for years. The first cat cafe opened in Taipei, Taiwan, in 1998, promptly becoming a global tourist destination. And at the end of 2020, Montana's first cat cafe opened in Bozeman. If you love to mingle with sweet felines or you're looking to adopt a new four-legged friend, look no further.

The Cat Show Cat Cafe is located at 730 Boardwalk Avenue, inside The Market Building in Bozeman.

Just find The Garden Barn and head upstairs for the cuteness.

Owners Josh Marks and Josh Pecukonis have teamed up with Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter to help some lucky cats find their forever homes.

Both owners consider themselves "crazy cat people," and they wanted to create a space for the community to come together.

This is a not-for-profit business, and all proceeds and donations go toward the care of the cats.

You can visit by purchasing a $7 day pass. If you end up loving it, you can buy an unlimited monthly pass for $30.

This is, in a sense, a foster home for harder to adopt kitties. Nearly all of them are up for adoption.

This space allows them to be more comfortable and to mingle with other people. Priority tends to be given to older cats first.

When you visit, start your experience downstairs and order a tasty meal or a coffee from Foxtrot downstairs.

Then, when you're ready, head to the lounge for your snuggle time.

To keep the cats from becoming overstimulated, the team limits the number of guests that can enter the cat cafe at any given time.

The staff will provide treats and toys, so all you'll have to do is play with the animals (at your own risk, of course). There will typically be 3-4 cats in the lounge at any given time. Children 10 and over are welcome, but there's a one adult per child rule.

You can easily book your 60-minute cat appointment on the Cat Show Cat Cafe website and be petting these beauties in no time.

The lounge is open Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come support this wonderful endeavor, and if you have space in your home in your heart, consider adding a cat to your family.

Even if you think you're opposed, one of these sweet faces might win you over.

To schedule some quality cat time, make a cat cafe reservation here.