CHELSEA — The minds behind the city’s first cat cafe are bringing a two-day, cat-centric "extravaganza" to the neighborhood.
“Cat Camp” will offer attendees a weekend filled with feline-focused events, including meet-and-greets with internet celebrity Lil Bub and “My Cat From Hell” host Jackson Galaxy, educational panels and adoption fairs — including one with “senior and special needs cats,” the organizers said.
The camp, which is spearheaded by Meow Parlour co-founder Christina Ha, will set up shop at the Metropolitan Pavilion at 125 W. 18th St., on March 11 and 12.
“The symposium will bring cat lovers together under one roof to celebrate all things cats and to discuss some of the most important and challenging problems facing cats today,” a release said.
Speakers and panels will address everything from caring for “community cats” and orphaned kittens to “catify[ing] your home,” and dozens of “cat-focused vendors” and international exhibitors will be on hand, according to the event's website.
The symposium will also offer talks featuring the NYC Feral Cat Initiative, “Kitten Lady” Hannah Shaw and other “notable personalities” in the cat community.
Tickets range in price from $10 to $150 and are available on Cat Camp’s website.
However, cat lovers who attend the event may have to find a pet sitter if they plan to stay for a while.
“You may bring all your cat-related gear and dress up like a cat, but you may not bring your cat,” the camp’s "Frequently Asked Questions" section notes.
“Anyone who shows up with a cat will be turned away at the door and not given a refund for their ticket.”
