I stumbled upon this incredible gem of a place on my drive home back to Pinehurst late one night and couldn't wait to visit. The front is so cute and whimsical and online info for hours, prices, mission etc. was very helpful. We loved our fist experience at Kitten Around Cat Lounge and will certainly be back soon with friends and family to share the joy you get when you spend some time petting purries while visiting this wonderful charming place in downtown Carthage. We were immediately greeted and warmly welcomed the moment we walked into the adorable lobby by a lovely woman who worked here. She made my husband a delicious coffee as I shopped the cute cat-themed gifts which were for sale in the lobby area. Really fun stuff! She took her time and explained the process and rates (VERY REASONABLE and helps find homes for these sweet little peas) and how we are all in this to help socialize adoptable kitties looking for their furever homes. We've been to other cat cafes around the globe and were absolutely blown away with how IMMACULATE AND FUN the entire space was! She let us into the secure gate & door to the cat room where we immediately found a hand sanitizing station so we don't bring anything in nor out with us. Love this! Very thoughtful and appropriate for everyone. They ingeniously have a cutout cat door to the back room where the litter boxes and food stations must reside. I'm not kidding when I say the room smelled lightly of a rose-scented candle. Such a nice touch. Once inside there was a precious photo opp booth area in one corner inviting you to post something on social if that's your jam, super hip and fun tables with comfy modern chairs as well as big box of really nice new cat toys and brushes to suit every whim. Whether you were approached by a cuddler requesting a nice brushing or one who had been eyeing what you pull out of that toy box, there's something for everyone to interact. There were cat trees and cubbies all around but every cat came out to say hello, all so friendly and outgoing which was a pleasant surprise. Usually there are some watchers/more timid ones who are a bit more aloof and that's fine too but not this time. It was all in! Even one wee kitten girl jumped right on our laps and enjoyed some quiet relaxing pets before eventually jumping down to get in on some of the play action. Her moto was "Love first, play later!". The cats were a nice mix of genders and ages and were all beautiful, healthy and happy! The room also features a large screen tv cycling each cat's "story" including their photo (so we know who is who), age and personal info which we found genius. I cannot say enough about this truly wonderful experience. If you love cats, love helping cats or just love doing something unique and fun that will help some of Moore Counties adoptables in need, please go and bring some friends. Since we had lunch plans a few towns over we chose the $8/30 min option and while we certainly could've stayed an hour and then some, wanted to give others some one on one time with the kitties too. This was SO FUN! It's now something we will try to do at least once a month on a weekend to escape the stresses of everyday life and let these sweet felines recharge our batteries. I will also be bringing all our cat lovin' out-of-town golf house guests over to visit and share this experience with everyone I know would like to be a part of this truly special, kind and unique place. Bravo and ME'WOW Kitten Around! Thanks for making our weekend and we'll be back again very soon. read more