The third time proved extra charming for the Cozy Cats Café, now slated to open quickly within the Averill space in Lincoln Township.
Afater bringing the cat café idea to Midland didn’t work out after which the Sanford location on the former Alex’s Railside Restaurant was taking too lengthy, Crystal Burditt looked for a brand new location.
“We are officially moving to 330 E. Saginaw Road,” Burditt stated. “This is a better opportunity.”
“This (location) is even more perfect,” stated Burditt, who just lately signed the acquisition settlement on a 4,700-square-foot former veterinary and dental clinic duplex. The area gives a facet just for the cats and one other facet for the café and different retail spots. She stated SMART Paws can have its personal non-profit facet.
She stated the extra area permits for extra cats, an even bigger arcade and affords workplace area. In addition, Burditt is working with the Arnold Center to supply employment alternatives.
Burditt stated the café will provide wholesome meal choices, equivalent to acai bowls, contemporary backyard salads, wraps and extra.
Burditt is anticipated to launch a crowdfunding marketing campaign to assist open the café doorways sooner.
There can be an Oct. 22 fundraiser for Cozy Cats set at Beaverton’s Juicy Bone, 1476 Dale Road, from 2 to 7 p.m. There shall be a silent public sale, craft present, trunk-or-treat and youngsters’s costume contest.
Sylvia Gilvydis, who opened SMART Paws in 2015, is pleased to associate with the venture. She stated the publicity will give folks an opportunity to know the cats and probably undertake them. It can even present an outlet for individuals who can’t have a cat of their very own as a result of others of their home having allergy symptoms. She stated on the very least, folks will get to cuddle cats.
Burditt noticed a cat café about two years in the past elsewhere in Michigan and fell in love with the thought.
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