Standing Into Danger: Kitty Heaven

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Kitty Heaven

The first time I walked into the International Market Place in Waikiki this year,
I stumbled upon Kitty Heaven.

Pretty Kitty Through the Window

NAO ~ Ragamuffin

Cat Café MOFF

International Market Place, Waikiki

Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA

February 29, 2024

Pretty Kitties in the Windows

Cat Café MOFF

International Market Place, Waikiki

Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA

February 29, 2024

LAKI ~ Scottish Fold

Cat Café MoFF

March 5, 2024

There was a new business on the second level of the IMP: Cat Café MOFF.

I had never heard of such a thing before, and I was delighted!

ULU ~ Scottish Fold

Cat Café MoFF

March 5, 2024

AO ~ Russian Blue

LULU ~ Ragdoll

Customers and Staff

Kitties: Anela (top), Ao (middle) and Piko (bottom)

I dearly love cats, but Terry doesn't like them.

Of course, cats love him and run to him purring!

Here was a place I could spend some quality time with kitties.

$23.00 for 30 Minutes

and a Drink (pop, juice, or water)!

What a Deal!

MALU~ Selkirk Rex

PIKO~ Minuet

PUNA ~ Persian

I ran to tell Terry the awesome news.

"23 bucks to sit with a bunch of cats?

Just watch them through the window!" he said.

"That includes a drink," I offered.

"You could have a nice mai tai at the Hideout for much cheaper than that!

This is what I call "bait and switch" from Terry.

He tries to distract me from one thing by dangling another.

The Hideout is my favorite bar and restaurant in Honolulu.

"Hideout Mai Tai Over Cat Café Drink?

Now That's a Deal!" says Terry.

Bait and Switch

Our Lanai, Royal Kuhio

KOA ~ American Shorthair

Cats Being Cats

Kitties: Ao (left) and Lulu

MAHINA ~ Scottish Fold

Playing with the Cats

Terry surveyed his pickleball friends.

Many of his pickleball friends' wives and other players

had looked at the cats through the window.

Only one wife had visited the cats inside the café.

Terry rested his case. "Save the money and look through the window."

Hanging Out

Kitties: Malu (left) and Koa

PIKO on the Run

Nap Time (Couldn't Find This Cat's Name)

Foot Traffic and LULU in a Box

As you probably have figured out, Terry lost that go round!

I really love kitties. I had several beautiful cats when I was growing up.

You could get the cats' favorite treat for $5.00.

What do you think: Did I spend that $5.00?

The cats knew that lots of guests bought treats, and they swarmed any with them.

Yes, please!!!

Boxes are so much fun!

Kitties Galore

NAO ~ Ragamuffin

Thirty minutes goes so fast! I loved every second!

I was so engrossed that I forgot to have someone take a photo of me with the kitties.

I'll fix that next year!

And the one I'd take home?

Little Laki, the Scottish Fold cat.

She looks remarkably like my favorite kitty

in a cat puzzle I completed before the Pandemic.

Actually, I'd take any of them home!

I don't apologize for having so many photos.

As I said earlier in the post, I dearly love kitties!

LAKI

On the Inside Looking Out

I'm linking to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date, Nicole's Friday Face Off,

and Tom's Aloha Friday.

I had so much fun in Hawaii!

Hawaii '21 and '22 were challenging. I was so sick because of my thyroid.

This time I had lots of fun doing the things I love with the friends I love!

Terry's and My Royal Grove Friend Janeth

Liliha Bakery, International Market Place

March 7, 2024

My Royal Grove Hula Friends and Me

Marianne, Carolyn, Me, and Cindy

First Time We Were All Together Since Before the Pandemic

Starbucks at Seaside and Kuhio, Waikiki

March 7, 2024

Have a great weekend! 🌺 Aloha!!! 🌺

Till next time ~
Fundy Blue

My next post will be soon! 🤞

37 comments:

roentareMarch 15, 2024 at 12:31 AM
The kittens are looking so super cute!
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Pat HattMarch 15, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Great you got to enjoy it more this year. Looks like a fun place to go with the kitties indeed. 5 bucks to feed seems like a bit of a cash grab though, but meh, the kitties like it so that is a win. Clearly could see Terry failed after the first few pics lol
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Alex J. CavanaughMarch 15, 2024 at 5:45 AM
I knew from the first photo that Terry lost that fight! If you don't have cats but love them, why not?
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L. Diane WolfeMarch 15, 2024 at 6:45 AM
Oh, wow! I have cats but I still would've done it. And for the full hour.
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Debra She Who SeeksMarch 15, 2024 at 7:12 AM
There's no comparison between looking at cats through a window and interacting with cats in person! Well worth the money! But if its $23 for half an hour and $28 for a full hour, sheesh, spend the extra $5 and get a whole hour with them! There's a cat cafe here in Edmonton too. It always seems to be packed with young Asian women cooing over the kitties. There was a second cat cafe as well, but it went out of business during the pandemic. A cheaper way (at least here) to interact with cats and kittens is to go to the Humane Society, which has a "socialization room" with lots of chairs and cat toys. You can socialize with them for free because they're hoping you'll adopt. At least that's how it used to be -- I haven't been for quite a few years now because it's too dangerous -- I want to bring them ALL home with me! I want to sneak out with a kitten in every pocket!
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JeanieMarch 15, 2024 at 7:15 AM
What a fun post! I'm told we have a cat cafe in town but I haven't found it yet -- and I must (although I have a cat sitting here now asking for her breakfast and that's probably enough!)
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TomMarch 15, 2024 at 8:07 AM
...Louise, I glad that you enjoyed Cat Heaven, but I'm with Terry on this one! Keep enjoying magical Hawaii!!!
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AnonymousMarch 15, 2024 at 8:37 AM
What a treat! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
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DVArtistMarch 15, 2024 at 9:30 AM
This is a fantastic post. OMGosh so many cats and some of them are stikingly beautiful. The Russian blue really took me. Glad you got your 30 minutes. Thank you for joining FFO and have a lovely weekend.
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peppylady (Dora)March 15, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Look like all the kitties are having fun.
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AdamMarch 18, 2024 at 4:47 AM
Though I highly prefer dogs to cats I've always kind of wanted to go to a cat cafe just for the fun of it. But wife is somewhat allergic to cats so probably not a good idea
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CAACMarch 18, 2024 at 6:32 AM
I like cats but my allergies won't allow me to have one indoors. I can watch them through the window and save my money as advised by your Terry. lol Great set of photos of your time well spent even if your wallet was a little lighter in the end. :D Take care, be well!
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AnonymousMarch 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
This is your sister Barb, who (as you know) Loves Cats, however, $23(us) for 30 minutes!! Come to the Cove I have kitties you can spend hours with for only $5.95/day (Can) lol. Glad you had a wonderful time with the kitties and you friends
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ViolettaMarch 19, 2024 at 8:06 AM
What a great variety of cats....did not know that there are so many different ones. But I suppose there are a lot more. And it is a bit funny. I really don´t like cats very much as does Terry....but I think the love me, because everytime I am at my mothers home - and she has a cat- he comes around my feet and obvioulsy wants to be stroked....
Thanks for your lovlely comment on my blog.
Have a good time and all the best
Violetta
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LindaMarch 19, 2024 at 8:40 AM
How sweet! I cannot have a cat, because two of my relatives are allergic and they would not be able to come to my house anymore.
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Soma @ InkTorrents.comMarch 19, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Cats and old friends. It really looks like you had a fabulous time there.

-Soma
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bailiMarch 20, 2024 at 12:55 AM
wow it was enchanting dear Louise :)))
thanks for taking along to see cat heaven ,what a joy to see so many kitten in neat and nice avatar :)
i was scrolling up and down constantly because i found their expressions so interesting :)
i think shop owners are taking full advantage of people's attraction for cats :)
it made me laugh how Terry tried to distracted you from the deal lol
not different at all what Ali would have done if i have asked to visit inside .
they both are wiser than us lol
i am really grateful that God has given you gift of health back my dear friend Louise so you could make most out of your trip this year !
hope weather is nice at your home town when you are back .
best wishes for both of you and to all you love !
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NatureFootstepMarch 27, 2024 at 2:39 AM
wow that´s some cool kittens :)
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Rain March 30, 2024 at 5:13 AM
Oh what a beautiful idea! That cafe is wonderful! Kitty Heaven!!! ☺
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