A Cat Lovers Heaven: Cats in Bloom

Cuddle Buddies

Are you a cat person? Do you need volunteer hours? If so, Cats in Bloom is the place for you. This cozy adoption platform is the place to go when you need a little bit of non human comfort. All of the cats in Cats in Bloom are rescues, this is very rare to find at a shelter. Cats in Bloom takes $5 donations from the generous visitors, which adds up for all the food, litter, and vet bills needed to keep these cats healthy and happy! 

"We spend close to $200 on each cat, with vet appointments. Almost 15 cats in a single room, food and litter goes fast!" An employee exclaimed with fervor.  

Be sure to check out their hours if you want to spend some quiet time with these furry friends. They are open Thursday to Sunday, 1 pm to 5 pm. They open for a little longer on the first Friday of the month. 

When walking into Cats in Bloom you are not only welcomed by the meowing cats, but also the friendly owners and employees. The fall decorations and indie music set the comforting aura of the shelter. Fuzzy orange blankets cover the couches, but make sure to lift the blanket before sitting because you might find a cat underneath. Also, Watch your step while walking, there might be an intrigued friend looking for some attention at your feet. 

Cat board

 All of the rooms have different ages and varieties of cats. One room is full of kittens, running around, jumping on and off cat trees, and playing with toy mice! These tiny cats are the fastest to go, everyone loves a kitten. On the wall in every room, there is a board with the name and a picture of every cat in that specific room! All the rooms are different in its own way. 

To adopt a cat at Cats in Bloom, it will cost you $75 dollars for one, and $120 for 2. This organization gets all cats spade, nurtured, and vaccinated. This donation driven business also has a part in foster care. They have people who voluntarily sign up to foster a cat until they are ready. When other cats get adopted, a cat in foster care can begin their adoption journey. They have over 100 cats in foster care at the moment! Lots of Bloomsburg University students take time out of their semester to volunteer and foster cats at the amazing facility. 

DiAnne Leonard is the President of the amazing organization. She is willing to give out any information needed when asked. She always has an answer. DiAnna is a shorter woman, with pin straight blonde hair and a lively smile. Her soft voice only adds to the feeling of comfort while in Cats in Bloom.

"I started this business with three of my friends, we enjoyed volunteering at shelters and helping out." DiAnne states.

With a sigh, "While all animals are neglected, cats are an extreme." 

"We bring these cats together, they make friends and get close with other cats while they are here!"