Kitty Kisses Rescue of Reno

Kitty Kisses Rescue of Reno (KKRR) is a non-profit charity organization serving Reno, NV that focuses on cat welfare and resources.

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KKRR is built on 4 important pillars:

Kindness

To promote a kind, caring, compassionate, and considerate attitude toward every cat.

Knowledge

To raise awareness and educate the public about appropriate cat care/welfare.

Responsibility

To advocate for responsible, reliable and accountable pet guardianship.

Respect

To encourage a sense of admiration, esteem, high regard and honor for all felines.

KKRR is a non-profit 501(c)3 charity organization that provides the Reno community with the following services and resources:

Cat welfare activities such as cat advocacy and promoting cat care.
Humane education that supports responsible cat guardianship/companionship and cat retention.
Assistance in finding fosters and/or assistance with rehoming cats via courtesy listings to our audience. Assistance with tending to abandoned/stray cats.
Assistance for cat guardians in need of food and/or other cat care supplies.

Cute grey tabby cat in cardboard box on floor at home

In the future, KKRR will take on additional services for the human and feline community in Reno. You can contact us at [email protected]

General resources we recommend


International Cat Care: Cat Care Advice	Happy healthy cats require good owner knowledge and understanding. Find everything about keeping your cat happy, healthy and safe. Find out what your cat and your vet would want you to know! https://icatcare.org/advice/?per_page=12
ASPCA: General Cat Care	ASPCA veterinarians and behaviorists offer up tips, solutions and answers to some of your most frequently asked feline questions to keep your kitty happy and healthy. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/general-cat-care and https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care
Fetch by WebMD	Trusted, comprehensive information and resources for your cat’s health. https://www.webmd.com/pets/cats/default.htm
Best Friends Animal Society	Cat Training https://resources.bestfriends.org/pet-training-cats/all-cat-training-resources and Cat Health https://resources.bestfriends.org/pet-health/cats-health
Cat Care Society	When you need information or someone to turn to, we recommend these resources for all your cat-related needs. https://catcaresociety.org/resources/
Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine Feline Health Topics	We know that finding reliable information on the web can be difficult at times. The Cornell Feline Health Center offers a variety of articles, brochures, and videos online for cat owners and enthusiasts alike. You will find links to articles and brochures that help answer frequently asked questions as well as links to videos that demonstrate how to groom, medicate, and care for your cat. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics
Cat Adoption Team	You and your cat matter to us! We want you to have a successful relationship and a strong bond. Whether you’re struggling with a cat behavior problem or just want to learn more about cat care, you’ll find answers here: https://catadoptionteam.org/resources/
Alley Cat Allies	Community Cat Care – https://www.alleycat.org/community-cat-care/
American Veterinary Medical Association	Educate yourself on proper pet care and pet health problems by asking questions and finding answers from reliable, trusted sources of information—such as your veterinarian, their staff and the pages on this site. https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare
The Humane Society of the United States	Cats bring joy and companionship to millions of people. Here’s how you can take care of them: https://www.humanesociety.org/animals/cats
Fear Free Happy Homes	You want what’s best for your pets, and so do we. As pet owners and animal lovers ourselves, we want to help you give your pets happy, healthy, full lives by providing all the expert-reviewed tips and tricks you need in one convenient place. Take a look around. Your pets will thank you!: https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/
Jackson Galaxy	I believe that the pathway to a happy life with your cat is through understanding all cats so that you can know your cat, and can depend your relationship with them. Whether you’re here to solve a problem or prevent it from happening in the first place, I’ve put together a thorough catalog of posts & videos to get you where you need to go. I encourage you to explore it all: https://www.jacksongalaxy.com/blogs/news
American Association of Feline Practitioners	Cat Owner Educational Materials: https://catvets.com/cat-owners/brochures
Pet First Aid App	https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2023/pet-first-aid-awareness-app.html
Nevada Humane Society Animal Help Desk	https://nevadahumanesociety.org/animal-help-desk/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwte-vBhBFEiwAQSv_xb3ZK12j4U3kNZpWDKjQp5eLx2QKiHzLYTCd2eNizM9U2CfzjBeR2hoCtnIQAvD_BwE

Specific topics we frequently get asked about

Lasers

Bonded pairs

Cat vision

Over-grooming

FIV/FELV

The importance of dental care

How to introduce a new cat

Declawing

Cat body language/how to approach

Diet, food contents, weight management

How to introduce a new cat

Common trouble behaviors

Catify living space

Traveling with a cat

TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)

Fostering

Fostering kittens

Spay/neuter

Lost/found cat

Lost/found cat 2

First time cat owners

Emergency preparedness

Enrichment

Finances

Finances 2

Pet Insurance

Keeping Cats Safe and Indoor only

Such a fun place! I was so excited to see such a novel location in Reno. I came on a Sunday morning and it was such a peaceful time. They have a selection of some coffees and teas and serve a small menu from the Mother of Macros, so it’s nice clean food. The owners were incredibly kind and fun to chat with. The cat room is beautifully done and the decor is very aesthetic. The kitties just roam about within the room for you to socialize with. All the cats are from local rescue groups and adoptable, so it’s a great way to meet and greet a potential new friend in a much less stressful environment than a shelter. They also do a fantastic job with keeping the space very clean and having people sanitize before and after. Overall such a fun experience and definitely will be popping in more often.

Dominique Swanson, Google Review

Wow! This is such a charming and lovely spot, the drinks were amazing (that chai mocha latte! Wow) and the snacks were so delicious (the donuts were so cute and really tasty, with a layered pastry type dough). The cats, obviously, are the star of the show. They had a list of rules beforehand and the host was very welcoming and informative. We washed our hands or sanitized before entering and they have this beautiful cat jungle gym with lots of cute and comfy furniture. There are bins with toys as well as treats available to give to the cats. There were two others with our group of 6 during our reservation and we all had plenty of space to pet cats and not run into each other or get in the way. We came at noon and the cats were mostly napping but we got to spend time with the four that were awake and they were really really friendly and sweet. They loved pets, toys, and treats. The rest were sleeping but were very open to pets if we offered a hand for them to sniff us first, and a couple preferred to hide out of touching distance and just slept or watched. One cat was inside a cage and we were allowed to open it up and play with her as long as we didn’t let the other cats in since she didn’t like the other cats. The host came in and introduced us to all of the cats and gave us their stories, it was really cool to learn about their backgrounds. I am just so sad we can’t adopt them all! I really loved my time here and if we lived in Reno we would absolutely get a membership. Such a great place!

Cameryn Lamare, Google Review

This place is amazing! They are really doing a great thing here by working with other local shelters to get these cats adopted. My husband and I had no intent to adopt during our visit as we have 3 fur children already. We came here to decompress and enrich the lives of the kitties while enjoying a cup of tea. On our way out after our one hour visit we GLADLY purchased a nice water bottle, a dream catcher, some Kitty Kisses Cat Café stickers and couple of other goodies. Well over a $100 visit but worth it to us because that money goes to a cause that is near and dear to our hearts.

Pay no mind to the petty people leaving low star reviews and complaining about not having enough cats to “play” with. These small minded individuals lack the understanding that this establishment is not a circus; the cats are not at the cafe for YOUR entertainment. They are there because they are homeless and in need of enrichment and loving families. The cost of entry and anything you purchase goes right back to the caring of these kitties and keeping the cafe open. So long as you have a few decent brain cells to understand the concept, I’m sure you will greatly enjoy your stay at the Kitty Kisses Cat Café.

Rachel Cano, Google Review

Beat my expectations.

15 of us went for a private party. It was two hours private room and one hour with the lovely cats. We had the room to ourselves and had a lovely seating area upstairs to eat. The food here is mostly protein donuts and prepackaged goods, nothing made in store. We brought our own foods for social hour.

The venue is decorated beautifully and has super cool souvinirs. There’s a beautiful mural in the bathroom.

The staff is super kind and Gizmo was born to be a Cafe cat! I wish there were a few more cats, but that could easily be out of the venue’s control.

Follow the kitty rules and you’ll have a pleasant experience.

Features: Many stations for hand sanitization.

Britsy Elyse, Google Review

This is a fantastic place for folks of all ages! Probably one of the most unique spots in town. Come get a quick lunch, play with friendly loving kitties, and maybe even take one home with you! I had a blast here, and would definitely recommend visiting. Great place for a date!

Aleksander Allen, Google Review

Oh my gosh we just had a wonderful time playing with all the kitties and helping the more shy cats get used to people! The furniture was really comfy, the ambiance was calm and pretty! Love the greenery. We will be returning every once in a while since we can’t adopt at our place.

Steven, Google Review

Cute kitties. Good food, good drinks. Came here for valentine’s day with my partner and we had so much fun just loving on the cats.

Zanoxis, Google Review

Kitty Kisses Cat Café was amazing!! Great place to get to chill with the kittens and cats- will definitely be returning here soon, thank you so much for the coffee and cuddles!

Chloë H, Google Review

Short and sweet:
This place is amazing. Come relax, have some great coffee, and pet some cats! It is recommended you make a appointment on their website for the cat lounge, but if they are not too busy, you can also just walk in! (We did)

Full review:
Came here for the first time today, wanting to relax after a hard week. The staff was absolutely wonderful, giving my partner and I all of the information of the backgrounds of the kittens as well as any questions we had. This is a family owned, local business and have great service to accommodate everyone.

I could not have asked for more, it is such a peaceful, great environment, with kittens playing, and adult cats. They have two areas, a kitten lounge and a adult cat/resident lounge. Some of the cats and kittens are available for adoption, and help to support animal rescue centers which the cats come from. They are all very sweet and a great place to come, relax, pet some cats and relieve yourself of a hard day, week, or any sort of trauma you may have.

Come get some coffee, enjoy your time, relax and see this wonderful place for yourself. We will be regulars now! Try to book an appointment before coming, just incase they are busy. But if you want to make a Surprise visit and not an appointment, that is okay too! As Long as they are not too busy.

Pricing is reasonable and worth every penny. 15 dollars per hour, per person for visiting the cats (they offer unlimited monthly, or yearly plans too if you love it).

Vincent McCallum, Google Review

I took my daughter and a couple of her friends in for her birthday today and it was too freaking cute!! The owner and her volunteers were great and you can tell they love the cats in their care. They also made sure my girl felt special and the girls were all taken care of. The kitten room had several adorable kittens, some super snuggly and some super playful, but all super friendly. The big cat room was great, too! They weren’t as playful, but they came to say hello and get some scratchies when we sat down. It was hard to go home without bringing a new friend along. I’m so glad we stopped by and will definitely be back!

Ashlee McGarity, Google Review