A very unusual cafe has opened in the capital of Russia, the fame of which spreads very quickly among residents and visitors of the city. And the thing is that the administration of the Kotokafe in Moscow does not focus on food, but on communication with animals. And at the present time, the sanitary-epidemiological station is allowed to support our smaller brothers in public catering places .
The history of the first kotokafe
The first institution of its kind appeared in 1988 in Japan. He was visited by those people who could not afford to have a pet and simply those who had excessive love for the feline family. Guests of the cafe, surrounded by friends, could have a cup of tea (coffee), as well as observe the life of cats. There is a similar establishment in South Korea, only in it dogs are full owners. In Hong Kong, there is an amazing bookstore crowded with stray cats.
The fee for services was almost symbolic, and some institutions even kept animals and premises at the expense of charity of clients. Previously, it was not possible to open a kotokafe in Moscow, as this was contrary to the law prohibiting the keeping of animals in public catering facilities. However, everything is changing, and now everyone has the opportunity to visit a cafe with cats and enjoy their company. To date, there are more than 40 such establishments around the world, and there are so many people who want to visit them that administrators are forced to invite guests by appointment.
What are kotokafe for?
Cat cafes are a kind of animal houses, where they receive care, shelter and food. From here, everyone can take their favorite pet to their home. Some responsible administrators even cooperate with shelters for homeless animals, since this business is socially significant - it helps to reduce the number of stray animals. Unlike other cafes, kotokafe will offer its visitors to listen to a brief lecture on nutrition, care, medical care and animal welfare. The emergence of such institutions was due to the goal of reducing the number of stray animals, searching for hosts for homeless cats, as well as creating a friendly, warm environment common to pets and people.
The atmosphere in the institution and the rules of conduct for visitors
Pets living in Kotokafe "Malt" are not just toys, but full owners and hostesses of the establishment. In accordance with the law, absolutely all animals are sterilized and are regularly examined by a veterinarian. That is why at the entrance to the cat's house you will be offered shoe covers. Despite the fact that each four-legged inhabitant of a kotokafe in Moscow has its own character, any animal can be stroked. In the rooms equipped with all kinds of special furniture, shelves and other appliances, several fluffies walk freely, but sometimes they can be found in the most unexpected places.
Pendants with names (nicknames) hang on the collars of animals, and especially curious visitors can easily learn about the history of the appearance of this or that fluffy and about his temper using the information posted on the stand. People react differently to cats - they sit, doing nothing, pounce on animals, trying to surround them with their love, or carefully try to make contact. But the administration of the kotokafe in Moscow, the addresses of which we give below, recommends getting to know the cats gradually: stroking, watching their reaction.
Cafe "Malt" is located in the house number 12 on Cosmonauts Street in Moscow (metro station "VDNH", next to the hotel "Cosmos"). Kotokafe is open to all comers from 12.00 to 24.00. There is another anticafe with cats in the capital. It is located at Sadovaya-Samotechnaya street, house 6, building 1.
Kotokafe can be visited with young children
In addition to the fact that the kotokafe in Moscow gives fluffy pets a chance to gain new owners, introduces the life of animals to the inhabitants, this project also aims at a kind of mental therapy. After all, cats are creatures that can heal any ailments, including stress. There is even a type of treatment for cats called felinotherapy (cat therapy). The man who stroked the cat and heard its lulling rumbling begins to feel the atmosphere of warmth, comfort and safety. Even the smallest children are able to catch the peace that is spreading around, helping to relax. Parents can also offer their children an interesting and unusual game - to find and count all the pets, study their breeds and persuade the cat to purr (for this sometimes it takes a lot of effort).
Food in kotokafe
All guests of the kotokafe can choose any dish from the menu offered by the staff. Food will be cooked in 15-45 minutes. The administration guarantees the quality and freshness of food, a varied selection of drinks, as well as a pleasant atmosphere. If desired, visitors to the cafe can take the ordered dish with them.
The creators of the institution are confident that the attitude of cats to visitors can disarm even those who do not really like to be surrounded by a dozen animals. You will want to stay in the cafe longer, because in it you can get a charge of positive emotions and kindness. Having once been in an institution of this kind, a person will not be able to resist the temptation to return and, possibly, get a completely new furry friend for free.