Domestic Shorthair- Orange and White  Moose certainly does not act or look like a moose. This petite orange furball is a big fan of naps, belly rubs, and kisses (which I would not recommend doing to a real moose). He is very playful and LOVES a crinkle ball toy or a feather wall to demonstrate his slick moves. This little guy gets along with other cats and even has a brother, Reggie, who he doesn't mind sharing a feather toy with. They are not bonded, however, Moose would really love a home with a pal for him to play with.  Birthday- May 1, 2023 Moose (left) and his brother Reggie (r ..read more

Domestic Shorthair-Orange and White Reggie is a chill little fellow who appreciates a good nap like no other. Reggie takes a pet like no problem, and if you're smooth with your moves he'll let you feel his little luscious belly. He is not shy with strangers, both human and feline, and would be well behaved in a home with another friendly kitty. Although they are not bonded, he has a brother named Moose and they would make a lovely addition to your home (and lap).   Birthday: May 1, 2023   ..read more

The more cats we have, the more poop we gotta scoop… So we only use the best litter, to make our job as easy as possible! Here are 5 reasons we love Tofu Litter and why we trust it to keep the Cat Forest smelling fresh. Effortless Scooping & Clumping: Tofu Litter's makes firm, easy to scoop clumps - crucial when we have plenty of cats visiting our litter boxes. Exceptional Absorption Power: In our Cat Forest, Tofu Litter's rapid absorption is a game-changer. With an ability to absorb four times its volume in just two seconds, it swiftly absorbs liquids, locking in odors almost instant ..read more

Thank you to our amazing community for your ongoing support. In the spirit of paying it forward, Catoro invites you to Pay What You Can Day.  Dates: Thursday, June 22 - All Day Thursday, June 29 - All Day We believe that everyone can benefit from time spent with animals. For those with financial limitations, we are offering admission by donation all day. The recommended donation is $5. There is no minimum donation required.  Space is limited. Walk-ins will only be accommodated if there is space. Please email info@catoropets.com with the subject matter “Pay what you Can” to reserve yo ..read more

Diluted Calico. Domestic Shorthair Lois is a shy little lady who can take time to warm up to new people, but once she gets to know you she becomes a total velcro cat and will not leave your side. She is new to the cat forest but is doing her best to be brave! She's often at the back where the shy cats hangout peeking around the corner eavesdropping on conversations and people watching. She's starting to warm up to her surroundings and has been coming out to play with the wand toys when it's quieter in the forest, so we are confident with time she will blossom into a sweet and co ..read more

MACY DOB: June 1, 2022 (Black and white) Macy is the tiniest little bean in the Cat Forest. She might be very smol, but her voice is big and loud. Macy has no problem standing up to a bully and using her teeth when human touch does not meet her expectations. Don’t worry, she will apologize right after by licking you and giving you kisses. Macy enjoys gentle butt spanking and jumping into your lap to get closer to you. Attention from you is what Macy chases after.  ..read more

Ever wonder why cats sleep so much? Either on a visit to Catoro, or as a cat owner, you may have noticed that cats spend a significant amount of time sleeping. In fact, it's not uncommon for cats to sleep for up to 16 hours a day! But why do cats sleep so much? One reason for a cat's apparently excessive sleep is that it's simply a natural part of their behaviour. They use up lots of energy quickly when chasing prey, pouncing, and running around, and so they need lots of rest to regain and conserve energy. As predators that evolved in the wild, cats need all this energy in order to hunt ..read more

Wondering if all the cats are available to adopt? The answer is yes! In fact, this is one of the fundamental purposes of our cat cafe. All our cats have been rescued, and we take care of them in a safe space, providing food, medical care and so much more. We find loving homes for these cats, making space for more kitties to be rescued. Because the cats all come from different places and have different backgrounds, they often need a while to settle in and feel safe. So, we give each kitty a ‘settling in’ period before they are marked as available for adoption. This gives each cat the chance t ..read more

PSA to our Catoro Family With a heavy heart and after many months of contemplation, we have decided to put Catoro up for sale.  This was not an easy decision to come to. We’ve spent more than 3 years building up our cat cafe and rescue sanctuary in the heart of Vancouver, which has helped more than 800 kitties find homes, and served nearly 50,000 cat therapy sessions in our Cat Forest. We’ve seen the rehabilitation of cats who came from the worst of conditions, as they transform into the most loving and social companions. And we’ve also seen countless people visit them and find joy i ..read more

Shenna has been working at Catoro since day one (over 3 years) and is one of our Co-Store Managers. Read this interview to find out what it's like working in a cat cafe and interacting with rescue cats. In her words, working at Catoro is "fun, fulfilling and challenging." What is your favourite drink on our menu? I'd choose the Brown Sugar Milk Tea every day if I weren't so terrible with caffeine! What is the most fun part of your job? Snuggling the cats! Telling them how cute they are. Watching them do weird and funny cat things. I also love meeting lots of cat-crazy people, and exchanging ca ..read more