ANN ARBOR, MI – It’s almost impossible to be stressed out when sharing the warm, fluffy embrace of tiny kitten, but where can a person find one for a quick hug?
The Humane Society of Huron Valley is making that dream possible for teens starting Wednesday, Dec. 8, to Sunday, Dec. 12, offering free admission and appointments for any high school teens to visit the Tiny Lions Lounge and Adoption Center and mingle with the kitties to relieve some holiday stress.
The regular rate to come in and visit the cats is $4 a half hour or $7 an hour.
“Cats are therapeutic,” said Karen Patterson, VP of Humane Education and Volunteering at the Humane Society of Huron Valley which operates the cat café. “Studies show that cats’ purring helps lower our stress and blood pressure, and literally help us heal.”
The Humane Society of Huron Valley states there’s no obligation to adopt while visiting the café, but the option can be made available for loving homes.
“And the kittens’ zest for life and ‘live-in-the-moment’ mentality can help get our mind off things,” said Tiny Lions Café Manger Allison Manz. “I’ve witnessed it countless times; people come in to the café in one mood, and leave in a much better one. You can’t help but smile with kittens around.”
The cat café, located at 5245 Jackson Road in Ann Arbor, is open Wednesday to Saturday noon to 7 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
High school visitors this week will receive free admission, as space allows, to spend time with a dozen or so social felines
Students can make reservations to visit the cats online at TinyLions.org using the code HIGHSCHOOL.
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