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A Northern California kittens-focused nonprofit running kitten lounges inside shopping malls, including this Palo Alto location, alongside a spay/neuter shuttle service. Visitors book time in the lounge to meet adoptable kittens.

Adoption fee From $200
Hours Daily 12pm-7pm, with the last group admitted 30 minutes before closing.
Areas served Bay Area kitten lounges in San Jose (Eastridge), Pleasanton (Stoneridge), Milpitas (Great Mall), and Palo Alto (California Ave)
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $200

Kittens $200-$500 depending on time spent on the adoption floor (newly-arrived kittens cost more)

How it works

Walk in during open hours, no appointment needed, and fill out a brief waiver at the door. Admission is charged to visit the kitten lounge; adopters visit for free.

Location

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The area

Santa Clara County at a glance

Population 1,902,047
Housing units 698,837
Est. households with a cat 211,652

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why do kitten prices vary so much?

Fees run $200 to $500 based on how long a kitten has been on the adoption floor. Newly arrived kittens cost the most and the price comes down the longer they wait.

Where are your lounges?

Mini Cat Town runs kitten lounges in San Jose at Eastridge, Pleasanton at Stoneridge, Milpitas at Great Mall, and Palo Alto on California Avenue.

What are your hours?

Daily 12pm-7pm, with the Stoneridge location open Monday to Saturday 11am-7pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Mini Cat Town at PaloAlto@MiniCatTown.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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