~~ Storyline ~~

Welcome to the Cat Café, a cosy tile-clad cottage filled with charm, character, and plenty of furry friends! Step inside to discover the bustling kitchen, and inhale the perfume of freshly baked doughnuts, strawberry tarts, and chocolate chip cookies! Visitors can enjoy a warm treat while watching playful kittens climb a giant cat tree and adventurous wall-mounted climbing area. Others crawl under tables looking for crumbs!

Upstairs is the cats-only zone; once all is quiet after dinner, the fluffy-pawed residents retire to their window-view beds. Some sleep with one eye open, watching the fish tank. The more playful cats raid an unopened pack of cat food or chase the bugs’n’beatles train set.

Every morning a kind elderly couple ensure all cats are cuddled, stroked, and fed. But this morning, a small silver kitten was discovered abandoned, alone in the darkness beneath the outdoor steps. Upon realising this, the owner of the café -a dedicated vet- was called, and he rushed her into the warmth of the kitchen. The abandoned little kitten dragged her back paw as she ambled pitifully into the corner of the room. Upon further investigation, the vet found a shard of glass caught in her paw, and treated it immediately by cleaning, then treating with gauze and a bandage. He spoke to her with such dignity and love, that even this frightened, lonely little kitten found the hope and happiness to let out a low, rumbling purr of gratitude.

As the little kitten recovers, she waits for a new forever home...

Wait- could this be them?

Two excited and caring children bounce through the squeaky door with their parents close behind them. They are here to find their forever purr-fect furry companion! Over doughnuts and hot chocolate, the kittens scramble to meet them… “Chose me! Chose me!” their little voices seem to cry...

The LEGO Cat Café is a celebration of kindness, family, and the special bond between people and animals. With its playful details and distinctive design, it offers advanced builders and cat lovers the opportunity to create heart warming stories and happy memories, brick by brick.

~~ Design ~~

I'm passionate about helping animals in need, and -as you can probably tell- am particularly fond of cats! My own cats -Amber and Misty- played a huge role in the inspiration behind this build, by purring over the keyboard while I scrambled to hit "save" before they could add any "finishing touches". Both my cats were from cat rescue charities, which is why I want to spread awareness and celebrate the amazing work that so many charities -small and large- do for our favourite cuddly pets every day.

In the Rescue Cat Café, I included a fun wall-mounted climbing wall, tall scratching post, and plenty of treats for customers to give them. The cats also have a private upstairs area with a variety of toys, for when they need some down-time to relax. It is also essential that charities have access to suitable high-quality veterinary care for their animals, which is why I included a vet as a minifigure in the set. This café puts all its profits back into helping pay for the cats, in hope that one day they will all find happy forever homes.

The café aims to show how so many cats from different backgrounds -strays, abandoned pets, and more- are waiting for new people to love them...

They just need you to find them.

~~ Details ~~

Parts: 1925

Dimensions (W x L x H) : 27.1 x 25.7 x 26.5 cm

Minifigures: 6

Stickers: 7