Our Cat Crew
Tootsie (currently in foster)
Tootsie is a 1-year-old medium-haired tabby darling with a spark so magical weâre convinced she once slipped through time and served as Toulouse-Lautrecâs secret muse. Just look at that famous paintingâthe tilt of the head, the dreamy, knowing gaze, the unmistakable je ne sais quoiâthe resemblance is so uncanny it feels like she padded straight into 1890s Paris and posed for the master himself. Lautrec may have no direct descendants today, but we wonât tell his extended family that a modern-day tabby has so thoroughly outshined his inspiration.
Tootsie first came to us with her brother Milo, who went on to his fairy-tale forever home with his soulmate Jade (a love story for the ages!), and after his adoption, she blossomed into a radiant little star in her own rightâplayful, curious, sweet, and bursting with gentle charm. Now in foster care, sheâs ready for her second debut: a chance to show her true brilliance to the forever human who sees her for the masterpiece she is. Tootsie greets every adventure with wide eyes and gentle paw taps, chases toys with fearless delight, and melts into laps with a softness that could soothe even the weariest heart.
She is the perfect blend of sugar and spice, whimsy and warmth, artistry and affectionâdestined for greatness and longing for a home that will adore her as deeply as she already adores the world. If youâve ever dreamed of adopting a cat who balances sweetness, curiosity, and a touch of Parisian magic, Tootsie is your dream come trueâa little muse ready to roll straight into your heart, Tootsie Roll style.
**Note: Chico Cat Café is currently closed and does not have cats onsite. All cats listed on our website (including Tootsie) are in foster homes and are available for adoption. Please contact us for all adoption and meet-and-greet inquiries.**
Cheddar (currently in foster)
Cheddar feels like the end of the day.
The quiet moment when everything slows⊠when the world softens, and all thatâs left is warmth.
At nine months old, this orange tabby carries a gentle, tender spiritâone that doesnât rush into the spotlight, but instead settles in beside you, as if heâs always known thatâs where he belongs.
His story began in a field in Chico, found alongside his siblings and their mamaâsmall, uncertain, learning early to be careful in a world that hadnât yet shown him kindness.
But kindness found him anyway.
In the safety of his foster home, Cheddar began to understand something new: that hands could be gentle, that voices could be soft, that love could be steady and real. And slowly, quietly⊠he began to lean into it.
He didnât change all at once.
He unfolded.
Now, Cheddar is the kind of companion who seeks you out in the still momentsâthe in-between spaces of the day. Heâll curl beside you as if heâs been waiting for exactly that moment, settling in with a softness that feels both grounding and deeply sincere.
His presence is calm.
Steady.
Devoted in a way that doesnât need to be loud to be felt.
And always, by his side, is Mango.
His brother, his mirror, his quiet counterpart. Together, they create a rhythmâone soft, one watchful⊠one leaning in, the other following close behind. Their bond is seamless, comforting, and full of an understanding that words could never quite capture.
They were raised with other cats and even a large dog, but Cheddar thrives best in a gentle, relaxed homeâone that allows him the space to continue opening, to move at his own pace, and to let his sweetness shine in its own time.
Cheddar and Mango must be adopted together. They are more than companionsâthey are each otherâs sense of safety, each otherâs confidence, each otherâs home.
And for the one who welcomes them in, Cheddar offers something rareâ
a love that is quietâŠ
but unwavering.
**Note: Chico Cat Café is currently closed and does not have cats onsite. All cats listed on our website (including Cheddar) are in foster homes and are available for adoption. Please contact us for all adoption and meet-and-greet inquiries.**
Mango (currently in foster)
Mango feels like a pause.
A breath taken before stepping forward. A quiet presence that notices everything⊠and only then decides to trust it.
At nine months old, this orange tabby carries a tender, thoughtful spiritâone that doesnât rush, doesnât demand, but instead takes the world in gently, piece by piece.
His story began in a field in Chico, found as a tiny kitten alongside his siblings and their mamaâsmall, vulnerable, learning early that the world could be uncertain.
But then, it changed.
In the safety of a foster home, Mango began to discover something new: that life could be predictable⊠that hands could be kind⊠that a space could feel soft enough to rest in.
And so, he watched.
Mango is the kind of soul who observes before he joins. He studies the room, the rhythm, the energyâmaking sure everything feels just right. And when it does⊠he steps in. Gently. Fully.
And thatâs when you see itâ
the melt.
He becomes the sweetest, most trusting companion, leaning into connection in a way that feels quiet but deeply sincere. His presence brings a kind of calm that settles into a home, not loudlyâbut completely.
By his side is Cheddarâhis brother, his anchor, his constant. The one who helps him feel brave, who shows him the way forward. Where Cheddar goes, Mango follows⊠and where Mango softens, Cheddar stays close. Their bond is effortless, steady, and full of something that feels like understanding.
Together, they create a balance thatâs both comforting and whole.
Mango plays softly, explores gently, and carries a warmth that fills a space without ever overwhelming it. Raised around other cats and even a large dog, he thrives in calm, grounded environmentsâhomes that honor his gentle pace and allow him to continue unfolding in his own time.
Mango and Cheddar must be adopted together. They are more than bondedâthey are each otherâs courage, each otherâs calm, each otherâs home.
And for the person lucky enough to welcome them in, what theyâll receive is something truly specialâ
not just companionshipâŠ
but a quiet kind of love that grows deeper with every passing day.
**Note: Chico Cat Café is currently closed and does not have cats onsite. All cats listed on our website (including Mango) are in foster homes and are available for adoption. Please contact us for all adoption and meet-and-greet inquiries.**
Gemma (currently in foster)
Gemma feels like a quiet miracle.
The kind you almost miss⊠until you realize how much sheâs already survived.
At just a year and a half old, this buff tabby carries a softness that seems untouched by the life sheâs livedâsilky fur, gentle eyes, and a presence that settles into a space as if sheâs always been meant to be there.
But her story began somewhere harder.
She was found wandering alone along Otterson Drive, near the Comanche Greenway entranceâsmall, hungry, and doing her best to survive in a world that hadnât made room for her. Life on the streets asks so much of a cat⊠and Gemma had been carrying it all on her own.
And then, something shifted.
When her foster reached out, Gemma didnât hesitate. She walked forward. Hopped into the car. As if, somehow, she knewâ
this was her moment.
Her turning point.
From there, everything began to soften. She was spayed that very same day, treated for the stomach issues that came from scavenging just to get by⊠and through it all, Gemma remained exactly who she is at her core: calm, gentle, quietly grateful.
Thereâs something about her that feels steady. Grounded. Like she understands, in a way only some animals do, what it means to have come through something⊠and arrived somewhere better.
She was named after a passing truck with the word âGEMâ painted across its sideâa small, fleeting sign that somehow said everything. Because thatâs exactly what she is: a hidden treasure, waiting to be seen.
Now, sheâs blossoming.
Petite, affectionate, and deeply soulful, Gemma is beginning to lean into the life she was always meant to haveâa life of softness, of safety, of quiet companionship. The kind where she doesnât have to search anymore⊠where she can simply be.
Whoever welcomes Gemma home wonât just be giving her a second chanceâ
theyâll be witnessing something rare.
A gentle heart, choosing to trust again.
**Note: Chico Cat Café is currently closed and does not have cats onsite. All cats listed on our website (including Gemma) are in foster homes and are available for adoption. Please contact us for all adoption and meet-and-greet inquiries.**
Poof (currently in foster)
Poof feels like a tiny spark learning how to glow.
Not all at once⊠but slowly, bravely, in her own time.
At five months old, this short-haired sweetheart is still unfolding from the life she once knewâfound in the wild alongside her sister Floof, small and âhissy-spitty,â doing her best to be tough in a world that asked her to be.
But Poof was never meant to stay guarded.
With patience and love, sheâs begun to softenâinto something playful, curious, and quietly full of wonder. She wants to trust⊠you can feel it in the way she watches, the way she leans just a little closer each day, the way she chooses to stay near even when sheâs unsure.
Her happiness shows up in the sweetest waysâ
a tiny tail that pops straight up and curls over her back like a question mark turned into joyâŠ
a gentle head scratch that melts her into a purring, wiggly little noodleâŠ
a decision to climb onto the bed, or curl beside you on the couch, as if testing out what it means to belong.
She is braveâbut in quiet ways.
Poof learns by watching her sister Floof, her steady guide, her safe place. Where Floof leans in, Poof followsâslowly, thoughtfullyâgathering courage one moment at a time. Together, they create a rhythm of growth that feels both tender and strong.
And like her sister, Poof has the softest little voice⊠or almost-voice. Sheâll open her mouth to meow and offer only a silent whisper, and when sound does arrive, itâs a tiny, bird-like squeakâso small, it feels like a secret shared just with you.
Sheâs playful, observant, and endlessly curious, with a love of food that occasionally brings out a tiny growl at mealtimeâa fleeting moment that fades as quickly as it comes, especially when she feels safe and secure.
Poof hasnât yet been introduced to dogs or children and would do best in a calm, gentle home where she can continue to bloom at her own pace.
She has not yet been triple-tested and must be adopted with her sister Floof. They are a bonded pairâtwo halves of a story still being written, each one helping the other become who they were always meant to be.
With Poof (and Floof) in your life, you wonât just witness transformationâ
youâll be part of it.
A quiet becoming.
A soft unfolding.
A little spark⊠learning how to shine.
**Note: Chico Cat Café is currently closed and does not have cats onsite. All cats listed on our website (including Poof) are in foster homes and are available for adoption. Please contact us for all adoption and meet-and-greet inquiries.**
Floof (currently in foster)
Floof feels like a whisper you almost missâ
until you realize itâs been beside you all along.
At five months old, this long-haired beauty has already lived two lives. The first, out in the wildâsmall, wary, âhissy-spitty,â doing what she had to do to stay safe. The second⊠unfolding now, in softness, in warmth, in the quiet realization that the world can be gentle.
And once she discovered thatâshe changed almost overnight.
Floof didnât just adjust⊠she blossomed.
She became the kitten who curls into your lap as if sheâs always belonged there. The one who follows you from room to room, a silent, feather-soft shadow, never demandingâjust wanting to be near. Her presence is calming, steady, like a soft exhale at the end of a long day.
She loves in quiet ways.
In nuzzles.
In closeness.
In simply being there.
And then thereâs her voice⊠or rather, her almost-voice. Floof will open her mouth to meow and offer only the faintest whisperâlike a secret meant just for you. Every now and then, when she really wants your attention, a tiny, delicate squeak escapes⊠so soft it feels like a gift.
By her side is her sister, Poofâher counterpart, her courage, her constant. Where Poof brings playful, spunky energy, Floof brings balance. Together, they create something whole: comfort, confidence, companionship. They lean on each other, move together, grow together.
Floof thrives in gentle spacesâhomes filled with soft voices, slow movements, and people who understand that the quietest hearts often hold the deepest love.
She has not yet been triple-tested and must be adopted with her sister Poof. They are a bonded pair, woven together in a way that cannot be separatedâeach one helping the other feel safe, seen, and home.
With Floof (and Poof) in your life, you wonât just gain companionshipâ
youâll gain a kind of softness that changes the entire feeling of a space.
The kind that doesnât ask for attentionâŠ
but quietly becomes everything.
**Note: Chico Cat Café is currently closed and does not have cats onsite. All cats listed on our website (including Floof) are in foster homes and are available for adoption. Please contact us for all adoption and meet-and-greet inquiries.**
Mochi (currently in foster)
Mochi feels like a beginning that refused to stay small.
A quiet spark that grew⊠and grew⊠until it became something impossible to ignore.
Nearly a year old, this gray-and-white tabby carries both elegance and energy in equal measureâlong, graceful limbs paired with a spirit that moves boldly through the world, curious and alive. Where some pause, Mochi steps forward. Where uncertainty once lived, something brighter has taken root.
Her story began in the marginsâtrapped as a feral kitten alongside her sisters Evie and Willow at the High ân Dry RV Park in Los Molinos. A start shaped by caution, by distance, by the instinct to protect herself from a world she didnât yet understand.
But Mochi didnât stay there.
She transformedâslowly, bravelyâinto a cat who leans into connection with a kind of openness that feels almost sacred. When she trusts you, youâll feel it immediately. She melts into your hands, into your presence, as if sheâs discovering, in real time, that love is something sheâs allowed to have.
And yet, she hasnât lost her spark.
Mochi is playful, energetic, and just a little mischievousâthe kind of cat who turns ordinary moments into something alive. Toys are invitations. Spaces are meant to be explored. Life is meant to be experienced.
Sometimes, in the middle of affection, she offers a soft little âlove nipââa gentle, harmless reminder that her heart is still learning how to hold such big feelings. Itâs not roughness⊠itâs expression. Itâs honesty.
She thrives in the company of other cats and continues to grow more confident with each passing day. Mochi hasnât yet been introduced to dogs or children and would do best in a home that offers patience, understanding, and the space to keep becoming.
Whether she finds her forever home on her own, or alongside Evie or Willow, Mochi brings something rareâ
a sense of wonder. A warmth that feels earned. A presence that reminds you that transformation is not only possible⊠itâs beautiful to witness.
She is not just ready for a home.
She is ready for a life.
**Note: Chico Cat Café is currently closed and does not have cats onsite. All cats listed on our website (including Mochi) are in foster homes and are available for adoption. Please contact us for all adoption and meet-and-greet inquiries.**
Evie (currently in foster)
Evie feels like movement.
A flicker of light across the floor. A moment of joy that appears, dances, and lingers just long enough to make you smile.
Nearly a year old, this gray-and-white tabby carries herself with quiet graceâbut unlike her sister Willowâs stillness, Evie is the spark. The one who steps forward just a little sooner, who reaches out with curiosity, who lets her wonder lead the way.
Her story began in uncertaintyâtrapped as a feral kitten alongside her sisters Mochi and Willow at the High ân Dry RV Park in Los Molinos. A beginning shaped by caution, by survival⊠by learning the world from a distance.
And yet, Evie chose to lean in.
She meets life with a growing sense of bravery, a gentle boldness that shows itself in the smallest, most beautiful ways. A toy becomes a treasure. A shadow becomes a game. Even the simplest object can turn into a moment of delight when Evie is near.
But itâs in her affection that her story truly unfolds.
Because when she leans into your handâwhen she melts into full-body rubs, soft and steadyâyou can feel it. That quiet shift. That bridge between who she once had to be⊠and who she is now becoming.
Her love feels like a small triumph.
A soft, glowing yes.
Evie thrives in the presence of other cats and continues to grow more confident with each passing day. She has not yet met dogs or children and would do best in a home that offers patience, gentleness, and the space to keep unfolding at her own pace.
Whether she finds her forever home on her own, or alongside Mochi or Willow, Evie brings with her something specialâ
a lightness. A playfulness. A quiet kind of magic that lives in the everyday.
The kind that reminds youâ
that even the most uncertain beginnings can turn into something bright.
**Note: Chico Cat Café is currently closed and does not have cats onsite. All cats listed on our website (including Evie) are in foster homes and are available for adoption. Please contact us for all adoption and meet-and-greet inquiries.**
Willow (currently in foster)
Willow feels like a quiet morning.
Soft light. Still air. Something gentle, just beginning to open.
Nearly a year old, this gray-and-white tabby carries herself with a kind of natural eleganceâlong, graceful limbs and a presence that doesnât ask to be noticed, but lingers once it is. Thereâs a softness to her that isnât just physical⊠itâs something deeper. Something felt.
Her story began in a place the world might have overlookedâtrapped as a feral kitten at just four months old alongside her sisters, Mochi and Evie, at the High ân Dry RV Park in Los Molinos. Life asked her to be cautious, to watch before trusting, to move gently through uncertainty.
And she still does.
Willow doesnât rush toward you. She arrives slowlyâthrough quiet glances, small steps, soft curiosity. But when she decides you are safe, she leans in. She melts into gentle hands, rolls into soft affection, and offers her trust the way only a sensitive soul can⊠carefully, sincerely, like something precious being placed in your care.
Her love is not loud.
Itâs steady.
Itâs real.
She finds joy in simple thingsâplayful moments with toys, the quiet companionship of other cats, the growing confidence that comes with each passing day. She continues to bloom, little by little, becoming braver in a way that feels both tender and profound.
Willow would do best in a calm, peaceful homeâone that understands that some hearts open slowly, but deeply. She has not yet been introduced to dogs or children, and would thrive in an environment that honors her gentle rhythm.
Whether she finds her forever home on her own, or alongside one of her beloved sisters, Willow brings with her something rareâ
a quiet kind of magic.
The kind that doesnât fill a room with noiseâŠ
but changes it completely, just by being there.
**Note: Chico Cat Café is currently closed and does not have cats onsite. All cats listed on our website (including Willow) are in foster homes and are available for adoption. Please contact us for all adoption and meet-and-greet inquiries.**
Sunny (in foster)
Sunny carries the quiet presence of someone who has lived a life before you ever meet him.
A whiskered wanderer, a streetwise gentlemanâhe spent his days moving through the world with calm intention, as if he had somewhere to be, even if that place was simply the next patch of sun. You can almost picture it: a soft tip of an invisible fedora, a knowing glance, a life lived just outside the edges of everything.
And now⊠heâs inside.
For the first time, Sunny is discovering a different kind of world. One made of soft blankets instead of pavement, of ceiling fans that spin like quiet curiosities overhead, of gentle routines and something called a litter boxâwhich, true to form, heâs learning with remarkable dignity.
Dressed in his signature orange coat, crisp white bib, and four perfect white gloves, Sunny looks as though heâs always been ready for an evening somewhere timelessâa low-lit jazz club, perhaps, where the music hums low and the air feels warm. He doesnât rush. He doesnât demand. He simply is.
Easygoing, observant, and quietly confident, Sunny moves through his new life with a soft curiosityâtaking it in, piece by piece, as if heâs deciding what to make of all this unexpected comfort. Thereâs a hint of amusement in him, too⊠like he canât quite believe this is his now.
But you can feel it: heâs beginning to understand.
That this could be home.
Sunny has the heart of a street scholar and the soul of something timeless. A companion who doesnât just fill space, but changes the feeling of it. The kind of presence that settles in beside you, steady and real, like it was always meant to be there.
Whoever welcomes him in wonât just be adopting a catâ
theyâll be sharing their life with a gentlemanâŠ
one whoâs finally ready to stay
**Note: Chico Cat Café is currently closed and does not have cats onsite. All cats listed on our website (including Willow) are in foster homes and are available for adoption. Please contact us for all adoption and meet-and-greet inquiries.**
Alfie (currently in foster)
Alfie arrives like a spark.
At five months old, this black-and-white boyâwith his perfectly placed little mustacheâcarries a kind of brightness thatâs impossible to ignore. He doesnât wait on the edges of a room⊠he steps right into it, curious, confident, and ready to discover whatever comes next.
Found alongside his brother Colby in a trailer park, Alfieâs story could have gone a different wayâbut instead, it was softened by kindness. A family took them in, showed them what gentle hands feel like, what safety means⊠and Alfie took that lesson to heart. He meets the world expecting connectionâand more often than not, he finds it.
Playful, talkative, and full of life, Alfie is the kind of kitten who explores first and asks questions later. Every new space is an adventure, every toy a possibility. And yet, just as quickly as he bounds forward, he settlesâcurling into your lap as though heâs always belonged there, as though youâve always been his person.
He is the heartbeat of the pairâthe brave one, the encourager, the one who gently nudges his quieter brother forward with soft affection and steady presence. Where Alfie goes, Colby follows⊠and where Colby hesitates, Alfie reassures. Together, they create a balance that feels both joyful and whole.
Alfie has been raised around children, other cats, and gentle, cat-loving dogs, and he thrives in homes filled with energy, kindness, and connection. His spirit brings movement, laughter, and a sense of aliveness to every space he enters.
He is neutered and will be triple-tested prior to adoption.
Alfie must be adopted with his brother Colby. They are more than bondedâthey are each otherâs anchor, mirror, and constant companion. And together, they donât just fill a home⊠they bring it to life.
**Note: Chico Cat Café is currently closed and does not have cats onsite. All cats listed on our website (including Alfie) are in foster homes and are available for adoption. Please contact us for all adoption and meet-and-greet inquiries.**
Colby (currently in foster)
Colby is a soft hush of a kittenâthe kind you donât fully notice at first, until suddenly heâs there⊠watching, waiting, quietly deciding that maybe, just maybe, you are safe.
At five months old, this orange-and-white sweetheart carries a gentle, observant spirit. Heâs playful and curious in his own quiet way, but unlike his brother, Colby prefers to take in the world from the edges before stepping into it. He is the softer rhythm, the slower unfoldingâthe one who teaches you that trust is something earned, and therefore, something deeply meaningful.
But when that trust clicks into place, everything changes.
Colby melts.
He becomes the kitten who leans into you, who settles into your lap as if heâs always belonged there, who discovers that affection isnât something to fearâbut something to rest in. His cuddles feel like a reward, a small, tender victory shared between you.
He adores gentle voices, soft toys, and quiet moments. And through it all, he looks to his brother Alfieâhis steady, braver counterpartâfor reassurance. Together, they move through the world as a pair: one leading, one following, both growing. Their bond is deep, constant, and unmistakableâthe kind that turns a house into a shared story.
Colby has been raised around children, other cats, and calm, cat-loving dogs, and he thrives in environments rooted in patience, kindness, and understanding.
He is neutered and will be triple-tested prior to adoption.
Colby must be adopted with Alfie. They are not just brothersâthey are each otherâs safety, confidence, and home. And together, they donât just adapt⊠they blossom.
**Note: Chico Cat Café is currently closed and does not have cats onsite. All cats listed on our website (including Colby) are in foster homes and are available for adoption. Please contact us for all adoption and meet-and-greet inquiries.**
Adoption Process
First you will make a reservation to meet our adoptable kitties. Adoption fees vary, according to the age of the kitten or cat.
All kitties over 4 months also have had their rabies vaccinations. All kittens have been spayed/neutered, micro-chipped, received their flea and de-wormer treatments, and basic booster shots.
Your new kitten adoption also includes a beautiful gift basket, a bag of our premium branded cat litter and a starter bag of kitten food. When you visit, let our staff know you are actively looking to adopt.
- Ask for an application - fill it out in its entirety and please donât forget to write in the top which cat you are applying for!
- We will take a photo of the application and text it to that catâs rescue representative.
- The rescue may or may not reach out to you immediately for a phone interview. Some of our rescues respond within the day and some take a little longer. Please be patient.
- We DO NOT have any control over the adoption approval process. All of our rescues operate independently of our business and as such we are completely removed from the adoption process. We will notify you if you have been approved when we are notified ourselves!
- Once we get an all paws up approval, we will be reaching out to you to setup a mutually beneficial day and time to finalize your new furry BFFâs adoption. If you get the ok over the weekend, itâs at our discretion when the cat can go home - this depends on current numbers of cats in the lounge at the moment, as well as events and other things taking place at that time. NOTE: We require our rescue partners to have a replacement cat ready  to come into the lounge once we have an approved adoption to keep cat staffing levels up, so it may be a few days before the process is complete. Please also take note that we are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays đ
- When you arrive to bring your new kitty home, please expect to spend about 15 minutes or so with us finalizing your paperwork. BRING A CARRIER, proper payment (cash, Venmo, or check made out to the rescue) and be prepared to fill out an adoption contract. We will go over your catâs adoption folder that contains its medical records and other papers, discuss food and litter requirements and take a photo of your new family for our social media posting.
- Go home and celebrate with kisses and belly rubs!! đ»đââŹ