Hearts Alive Village Cat Cafe

Hearts Alive Village is a nonprofit animal rescue organization founded in 2013. Their Cat Cafe at 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd. #4 in Las Vegas is part of a larger mission that also includes low-cost vet clinics, a pet food pantry, adoption programs, and veteran support services.

Who Can Visit?

Everyone is welcome! The Cat Cafe is open for both appointments and walk-ins, depending on availability. Kids can come too. The cafe is a great spot for cat lovers, families, people looking to adopt, or anyone who just wants to relax with some kitties.

Good to Know

• Appointments are preferred. You can book online at heartsalivevillage.org. Walk-ins are welcome if spots are open, but it's best to reserve ahead.
• The cafe stops accepting walk-ins before closing time, so don't wait until the last minute.
• There's a mantrap entrance (a small secure hallway) to keep the cats from escaping when guests come in.
• Cat collars are color-coded: green means the cat enjoys being petted, yellow means they're more shy, and pink means only staff can handle them.
• The space has three separate areas: a main lounge with free-roaming cats, a smaller Cottage room for shy cats, and a Towers room for cats with medical needs or who are new arrivals.
• You can bring your laptop. There are desks and tables if you want to work or study while visiting.

How Often You Can Visit?

You can visit as often as you'd like! Each visit is a one-hour slot by default, though extra time may be given depending on availability. There's no limit on how many times you can come back.

Food & Essentials

The admission donation includes complimentary snacks and drinks. You can choose either two snacks and one drink, or two drinks and one snack. Options have included bottled water, soda, iced tea, coffee, and snacks like puffs and cookies. There's also a Keurig available.

The cafe is not a full-service restaurant, but the included refreshments are a nice bonus while you spend time with the cats.

How to Pick Up

For the Pet Food Pantry (a separate program from the Cat Cafe), you fill out a form on the Hearts Alive Village website to request dog or cat food and supplies. After submitting, you'll receive a notification with the pickup date and time. Pickup is typically on Sundays between 11am and 12pm, though the exact schedule is confirmed by notification.

For the Cat Cafe itself:

• Make a reservation online or show up as a walk-in.
• Pay the admission donation ($15 to $18 per person, depending on current pricing) at the door or online.
• A staff member will escort you in and explain the rules before you start your visit.

Additional Support

Hearts Alive Village offers several other programs for pet owners and animals in need:

• Pet Food Pantry: Free pet food and supplies for families who need help. Apply online and pick up on scheduled Sundays.
• Low-Cost Veterinary Care: Two clinics serve the Las Vegas area, offering affordable vet visits, vaccines, and spay/neuter services.
  • Decatur Clinic: 3250 N Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130. Call 702-780-0002 for an appointment. Open Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 5pm.
  • Nellis Clinic: 2255 S Nellis Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104. Call 702-297-7303 for an appointment. Open Sunday through Wednesday 8am to 5pm.
• Veteran Support Programs: Special services for veterans and their pets.
• ReTreat (Dog Rehabilitation): A program for dogs working through shelter stress.
• Foster Program: You can foster a dog or cat while it waits for a forever home.
• Thrift Store: A pet-supply thrift store on-site sells donated items at low prices. All proceeds support the animals.

Facilities

The Cat Cafe is clean and well-maintained. Visitors consistently mention there's no typical shelter smell. The space feels like a stylish home, with comfortable seating, cat trees, cat beds, and interactive toys throughout. There are also coloring stations for kids. Wi-Fi is available.

The main lounge has free-roaming, socialized cats. There's a smaller room (the Cottages) for shyer cats, and the Towers area for cats with medical needs or new arrivals. Litter boxes and food and water bowls are placed throughout the space. Staff regularly clean and scoop during visits.

The facility has a secure mantrap entrance to prevent cats from escaping.

Address: 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd. #4, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Phone: 702-870-0065

Email: catcafe@heartsalivevillage.org

Hours: Monday through Friday 12pm to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 8pm

Ways to Give

Hearts Alive Village is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and welcomes support in many forms:

• Cash donations: Give online at heartsalivevillage.org or in person.
• Designated giving: Donate toward specific programs like the Cat Cafe, Pet Food Bank, Kitten Season, Veteran Support, and more.
• In-kind donations: Pet food, cat litter, cat toys, and pet supplies are always appreciated.
• Planned giving/legacy gifts: You can include HAV in your will or trust, name them as a beneficiary on a life insurance or retirement account, or set up a charitable gift annuity. For planned giving questions, contact Christy Stevens at Christy@heartsalivevillage.org or 702-595-0644.
• Monthly giving: Become a recurring monthly donor through the website.
• Vehicle donations: HAV will even accept a donated car.
• Event sponsorship and naming rights are also available.
• Tax ID: 46-3622732
• Legal name for bequests: Hearts Alive Village, Inc., 3250 N Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130

How to Join the Team?

Hearts Alive Village relies heavily on volunteers and welcomes people of all ages and interests.

Volunteer roles include:

• Cat Cafe: help keep the space tidy for cats and guests
• ReTreat: socialize with dogs and assist with cleaning (ages 18+)
• Everyday Adoption Center: walk dogs and support the team (ages 18+ for dog walking; ages 7 to 17 with a parent for support shifts)
• Pet Food Bank: distribute pet food and supplies to the community
• Doggy Field Trips: take an adoptable dog on a walk, hike, or outing (ages 7+ with a parent or guardian handling the dog)
• Events and Outreach: represent HAV in the community

Age requirements for Cat Cafe volunteers:

• Ages 7 to 14 must volunteer as a parent/child team
• Ages 15 and up can volunteer independently after a parent or guardian attends the first shift

How to sign up:

• Register through the volunteer portal at heartsalivevillage.volunteerportal.org (Digital Cheetah app; allow up to 24 hours for account activation)
• Email volunteer@heartsalivevillage.org with questions or to book a group volunteer event

Group volunteering: HAV hosts corporate groups, student organizations, scout troops, and community clubs. Groups of 6 to 12 volunteers can book a team event by emailing volunteer@heartsalivevillage.org.

Court-ordered community service: Volunteers completing court-ordered hours must contact volunteer@heartsalivevillage.org before their first shift to confirm eligibility for credit.

Career opportunities: Check heartsalivevillage.org/careers/ for open paid positions.