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Somerset County's first cat cafe opens in Raritan this week
Summary
Catcetera opens March 26 in Raritan as Somerset County's first cat cafe and will house 31 adoptable cats through local rescue partnerships; the space will also host events such as cat yoga, movie nights, and sensory‑friendly and senior hours.
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Catcetera, a new cat cafe in Raritan Borough, opens this week and is the first of its kind in Somerset County. The cafe will house adoptable cats through foster partnerships and offer a mix of casual lounge time and scheduled programming. Owners Wendi Zimmerman and Jessica Adams say the lounge is meant to give cats a quieter, cage‑free setting where their personalities can show. The business also includes sensory‑friendly sessions and special hours for seniors.
Key details:
- Opening date and location: scheduled to open Thursday, March 26, at 44 W. Somerset St., Suite B, in Raritan Borough.
- Adoptable cats and partners: the cafe will house 31 adoptable cats through foster partnerships with Project MEOW and Beacon of Hope Animal Rescue.
- Admission and hours: regular admission is reported as $20 for a 50‑minute session; hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays through Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
- Events and offerings: the space will host activities including cat yoga, movie nights, crafting, remote work hours, kids' story time, LGBTQ teen nights, sensory‑friendly nights, and senior hangouts; cat yoga sessions are described as 45 minutes for $35 on alternating Sundays and Tuesdays.
- Adoption goals and proceeds: owners hope to place three to five cats each week, and adoption fees will be returned to the rescue organizations that foster the cats.
Summary:
Catcetera aims to pair a relaxed, cage‑free lounge environment with community programming to help fostered cats find permanent homes. The owners describe the setting as quieter than a shelter, which they say can make it easier to observe cats' personalities. The cafe opens March 26 in downtown Raritan and the owners hope to support several adoptions per week.
