Owner
Current🐾 I’ve proudly led the effort to bring Cattyshack Cafe to life, securing the funding and resources necessary to ensure its success. As Fort Myers' first cat cafe, we blend craft coffee with adoptable cats, creating a mission driven experience dedicated to advancing animal welfare. Beyond facilitating thousands of adoptions, we actively support our community through donations to local organizations, mental health initiatives, and other impactful programs, establishing Cattyshack Cafe as both a champion for animals and a valuable community asset.Quick look at what we’ve done:✨ Over $525,000 raised for animal welfare, shelter organizations and mental health initiatives, helping support vital community programs🏡 2,500+ rescue cats adopted, saving countless from euthanasia and giving many a second chance at a loving home, while helping to reduce shelter overcrowding💡 Redefining the cat adoption process, setting a compassionate new standard for the industry and USA💯 Customer satisfaction: 98% (well above cafe industry national average of 78%)🎓 2022 FGCU School of Entrepreneurship Soaring Eagle Award — an honor given to only one alumni each year for outstanding professional achievement and community impact❤️ Mental health initiatives: We partner with community organizations to create a welcoming space where animals offer comfort to those in need🌐 1,000,000+ social media followers, helping us spread our mission far and wide, and building a thriving, supportive community of animal lovers📺 Featured contestant on the world’s largest TV show on entrepreneurship: I was hand selected from +60,000 applicants to compete head-to-head on The Blox, a 24/7, high-stakes environment televised worldwideOur unique social enterprise is dedicated to bettering animals’ lives in Southwest Florida, with aspirations to expand our impact across the USA.Visit us: CattyshackCafe.com