Catpurrccinos In Huntington Temporarily Closes Cafe; Not Cattery

HUNTINGTON, NY — Catpurrccinos Cat Cafe in Huntington is temporarily closing the cafe portion of its business through at least March 22 due to concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus, the business announced.

The cafe will use the closure to make a "responsible decision" for the remainder of the month. However, the cattery will still be open for private reservations or adoption appointments only.

"Since our opening on December 1, we have been so lucky to open our cattery to over 1,200 guests each month and find loving forever homes for nearly 60 cats and kittens!," Catpurrccinos said in a statement. "In response to COVID-19, we have voluntarily chosen to close the food portion of the cafe through the weekend (3/22) to closer monitor and evaluate the situation at hand to make an appropriate and responsible decision for the upcoming weeks. We want to do our part in protecting our staff, our guests and our kitties!"

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The cafe was built to financially support Feral to Family, a non-profit rescue organization.

"The love for rescue must continue!," the business said.

A booking at the cattery will ensure the room is for prospective adopters and their families only, so there is time to sanitize and disinfect the room before and after each visit.

Buttons, an 11-month-old female domestic shorthair, was named this week's Huntington featured pet.

You can visit the Catpurrccinos website to make an appointment, or email info@catpurrccinos.com with any questions. Donations to the organization can also be made on the website. You can also call the cafe's temporary Google phone number at 631-647-0174, but a voicemail must be left.

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