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Gallery: Pawsitivitea gives rescue cats a chance at adoption

By Young-Bin Lee

Pawsitivitea CNY Cafe & Cat Lounge is located in the Regional Market near Destiny USA. Read more about the cafe here.

A kitten named Meatball perches on a cat tree.
A kitten named Meatball perches on a cat tree. Young-Bin Lee | Contributing Photographer
Alisha Reynolds, the owner of Pawsitivitea CNY Cafe & Cat Lounge, holds a kitten named Ollie.
Alisha Reynolds, the owner of Pawsitivitea CNY Cafe & Cat Lounge, holds a kitten named Ollie. Young-Bin Lee | Contributing Photographer
The Pawsitivitea space is separated into two parts: a cafe area where customers can purchase food and drinks, and a cat lounge.
The Pawsitivitea space is separated into two parts: a cafe area where customers can purchase food and drinks, and a cat lounge. Young-Bin Lee | Contributing Photographer
A kitten named Meatball sleeps in a cat tree.
A kitten named Meatball sleeps in a cat tree. Young-Bin Lee | Contributing Photographer
Pawsitivitea owner Alisha Reynolds pets a cat named Shelly while sitting on a couch in the cat room.
Pawsitivitea owner Alisha Reynolds pets a cat named Shelly while sitting on a couch in the cat room. Young-Bin Lee | Contributing Photographer
A kitten peeks out from a carrier crate.
A kitten peeks out from a carrier crate. Young-Bin Lee | Contributing Photographer
Pawsitivitea serves vegan baked goods from Fat Cat Baking and other treats from Exhale Cafe and Bake Shop.
Pawsitivitea serves vegan baked goods from Fat Cat Baking and other treats from Exhale Cafe and Bake Shop. Young-Bin Lee | Contributing Photographer
A kitten sits next to a cat house.
A kitten sits next to a cat house. Young-Bin Lee | Contributing Photographer
Pawsitivitea owner Alisha Reynolds stands at the counter of the cafe.
Pawsitivitea owner Alisha Reynolds stands at the counter of the cafe. Young-Bin Lee | Contributing Photographer
A kitten named Meatball peers out from a cat tree while sleeping.
A kitten named Meatball peers out from a cat tree while sleeping. Young-Bin Lee | Contributing Photographer
A kitten named Meatball rests on Alisha Reynolds' shoulder.
A kitten named Meatball rests on Alisha Reynolds' shoulder. Young-Bin Lee | Contributing Photographer
Published on September 30, 2020 at 10:18 pm

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