Gifts

Good Cat Collars
Handpicked imported fabric make these stylish collars highly popular with our cafe cats! Pick a different look for your kitty everyday – a Smarty plaid bow, a free-spirited Scarf or a retro Bloomie. Who says cats can’t be uber chic? These comfortable collars are made from 100% cotton and come with a safety breakaway buckle and removable bell. And here is the Goood news: Pets Villa animal shelter will receive 5 (yes, five!) cans of cat food with every collar sale. Good Cat Collars

 
Alfie de Meow
Alfie De Meow is a cats only jewellery label inspired by a rescued calico. Add a dash of class to your dress or blouse with these fine brooches! Alfie de Meow and Cat Cafe Neko no Niwa pledge 10% of all sale proceeds to Love Kuching Project, a cat rescue group that also promotes cat adoption and sterilisation of the community cats in Singapore.

 
Stuff Susie Made
From the stylish to cuteness overload, Stuff Susie Made is the epitome of crochet creativity. Fancy a Kitty Cupcake anyone? Or how about a Smelly Cat in your bag for a warming scent of cinnamon, tangerine and nutmeg? We can’t get enough of these incredibly exquisite kitties that look as good as they smell! You can also adopt a pretty Knitting Cat, with her own mini knitting in a basket – kawaii or what?!

Keep a Cat

What do I need? Cats are low maintenance – a dish filled with kibbles and another filled with fresh water, a litterbox and daily TLC are all you need for a happy and contented cat. Keep your cat indoors at all times to prevent accidents and abuse. If you live in a high-rise apartment, please mesh your windows. Cats love high places, lookout points and small moving creatures. So, window ledge + passing bird = fatal fall.

Why are cats such fabulous companions?

This is what we have personally experienced over the years with our own cats:

• they never fail to greet us at the door when we get home at night.
• they like to join us on the sofa when we are watching TV.
• they like warm places, so besides basking in the sun next to the window, their other favourite spot is on our pillow next to our heads.
• they demand for your attention in the cutest ways – by sitting on the keyboard when you are typing, or on the newspaper you are reading.
• and when they start purring – many good things happen: nerves are clamed, the day’s worries are forgotten, relaxation and healing begins. Read about the therapeutic effects of purring here.

Should I buy or adopt?

At Cat Cafe Neko no Niwa, we strongly advocate adopting. There are many, many abandoned and rescued cats in Singapore looking for a new home everyday. All our cafe cats are adopted. Spend some time in our cafe and you will discover that all cats, not just the pedigrees, can be just as affectionate and endearing.
One clear advantage of adopting is that you can choose a cat at its life stage that is most suitable for you. For example, if you want a playful and ever-curious companion, a kitten anywhere from 5 months to 2 years old will be able to keep you entertained with its boundless energy. Conversely, cats that are over 8 years old may be more suited for elderly folks and their slower pace of life. For busy working adults, consider mature cats between 4 to 6 years of age who are generally milder and more predictable.

Is it true that they scratch and bite?

Not all scratches and bites are intentional, so this question needs to be answered in a few parts:

• Furniture – By providing enough scratch posts around the house, you can avoid a shredded sofa. It is natural for cats to want to leave their scent and sharpen their claws and by providing them with activity corners to do so, it will greatly minimise the potential damage to your furniture.
• Nails – Just like us, a cat’s nails need frequent trimming. This can be easily done with a good pair of nail scissors. By keeping their nails blunt, accidental scratches can be prevented.
• Scratching & Biting – Wouldn’t you be very upset if I suddenly pulled your hair or gave you a hard pinch on your tummy? Similarly, touching certain parts of a cat or making sudden noises or movements could result in a natural reaction to protect themselves. By learning how best to handle a cat (not unlike bear handlers and divers who swim with sharks), these undesirable behaviour do not need to surface.
• Love bites and nibbles – When a cat adores you, sometimes he nibbles at your toes or fingers! This is just one of the several ways they show their affection. 

 I’m still not sure…

If you have any questions about owning or caring for your cat, do approach either Sam or Sue at Cat Cafe Neko no Niwa. We will be happy to share with you all that we have learnt from our 15 years of cat ownership. Ask us about feeding & nutrition, supplements, grooming, type of litter, litterbox training, integration, socialising or even toys and beddings.
Remember, cats are a lifetime commitment and they can live to anywhere between 12 to 20 years. When you are ready to adopt a kitty or two, we can point you in the right direction.

Partners

We are deeply heartened to have met several like-minded people who believed in our passion and mission. The generosity of these organisations have been simply invaluable. Thank you for making Cat Café Neko no Niwa possible!

 






FirstMate Pet Foods
Premium Canadian Grain Free Cat Food Formula that is high in protein (min. 42%) and low in carbs – just the way obligate carnivores like it. Our cafe cats love FirstMate’s Wild Pacific Herring fish and Idaho Potato mix with whole Blueberries. This simplistic grain free design allows for easy digestion and a reduced chance of allergic reaction. Along with all that natural goodness, our cats also benefit from FirstMate’s addition of comprehensive vitamins, minerals and supplements. Now, all our cafe cats have a coat of shiny and soft fur – the visible result of a complete and balanced diet made from only quality ingredients by FirstMate!

 


PetroEdge Asia
PetroEdge is a specialist Oil & Gas training provider headquartered in Singapore. They focus on developing the competency and capabilities of petroleum engineers, geoscientists and related professionals in the Asian region through quality engagement with leading experts around the world. Established in Singapore in 2007, PetroEdge is highly supportive of local businesses and is very active with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This year, PetroEdge has identified Cat Cafe Neko no Niwa as a deserving recipient of their CSR funding. They strongly endorse the fact that all the cafe cats were rescued and are now given a new life with lots of love. They also believe in the cafe’s mission to build awareness on responsible cat ownership in Singapore.

 






Safemade Pet Products
Made of extra durable food-grade silicone, safemade Pet Products feeding bowls and toys are safety tested to children’s toy standards so you know it’s safe for every member of your family! safemade Pet Products are not only well-made, innovative and fun, they are also free from phthalates, cancer-causing chemicals and heavy metals. Our kitties especially love the colourful, spinning safecat pouncer which stands up to rigorous hours of entertainment and exercise.

 



Furry Photos
Furry Photos by Nicholas Lee, is the Official Photographer for our cafe cats’ profile shots. Nicholas has a natural affinity with pets and was able to capture the uniqueness of each cat – their personalities and quirks, through his lens. Furry Photos specialises in location shoots away from the confines of a studio, capturing candid and spontaneous memories of your best friend/pet/furkid/soulmate (or friends).

Nekojam
An online pet shop based in Singapore, Nekojam was founded with the vision of empowering pet parents far and wide, with knowledge about proper pet nutrition and care. Nekojam is against the sale and promotion of poor quality pet foods and toys and we can attest to that! We found it a challenge to get good quality cat toys in Singapore and were so happy to have discovered Kong cat toys at Nekojam. Kong cat toys and cat scratchers are durable, colourful and made from so many different materials and textures that every cat will find a favourite!

Fees & Menu

To keep our cats happy and healthy, a time-based fee will be charged to cover the cost of their lodging, regular grooming and medical. Some cats take time to warm up to people and therefore a minimum stay of 1 hour is necessary to fully appreciate the environment we have created.

Cuddle Charge

1st hour: S$12 per person
Subsequent 1/2 hour block: S$5 per person

Drinks & desserts (optional)

Mineral water & canned drinks: From S$1.00
Bottled drinks & fruit smoothies: From S$2.80
Premium coffee & tea: From S$2.50
Desserts from artisan bakers: From S$2.00

Cash only. No service charge. No GST.

Café rule

When you enter the cafe, you will be asked to take off your shoes and wash your hands. This is for the benefit of our cats who live, eat and sleep in the cafe – so we want to keep this space as clean and hygienic as possible for them. When interacting with the cats, please observe the following rules for the cat’s well-being as well as for your own safety:

 
Children must be at least 7 years old and supervised by an adult at all times.

Please do not bring your own cats.

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who do not follow the rules. Cat abusers will be reported to the police, under the Animal and Birds (Amendment) Act 2002 (Chapter 7, Part IV, Section 42).