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Discover El Paso's Unique Cat Café: Sun City Kitty

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Sun City Kitty, El Paso's first cat café, opened in 2022 at the Shoppes of Solana, offering a cozy space for coffee lovers and cat enthusiasts alike. Co-owner Megan Oslund emphasizes the café's dual mission of providing a welcoming environment for patrons while aiding in cat adoptions. Since its inception, the café has successfully placed over 200 cats into loving homes, with each adoption ensuring the cats are spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. Visitors can enjoy a drink while interacting with the cats, with lounge fees starting at $7 for 30 minutes. The café is open Monday to Saturday from 11 A.M. to 8 P.M. and Sundays from 12 P.M. to 6 P.M.

Key Details: • Location: Shoppes of Solana, El Paso • Lounge fees: $7 for 30 minutes, $10 for 1 hour • Open hours: Monday-Saturday 11 A.M. to 8 P.M., Sunday 12 P.M. to 6 P.M. • Over 200 cats adopted since opening in 2022 • Adoption includes spaying, vaccination, and microchipping

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El PasoEl Paso Animal ServicesMegan OslundShoppes of SolanaTeam Kitten

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