A new feline-themed cafe is one step closer to pouncing into business.
The Mask and Mantle Cafe, owned by Victoria woman Ashley Deiter, was the centre of a campaign aiming to raise $7,500 towards launching Greater VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 first cat cafe. Cat cafes have sprung up in popularity across the world, and encompass a coffee and eatery area, and a separate cat lounge where patrons can choose to enjoy their cup of Joe with some furry friends. The cats are typically rescue cats up for adoption.
As with all Kickstarter initiatives, the fundraiser was an all-or-nothing event, meaning if Deiter didnB次元官网网址檛 reach her goal she wouldnB次元官网网址檛 get any of the funds.
The deadline closed on Oct. 8, and luckily the cafe managed to surpass its goal and gather more than $8,700.
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Now Deiter seeks the perfect location for her business. She has appointments at three spots this week, and hopes to stay in the outskirts of the downtown Victoria or Saanich areas, including near Capital Iron, Discovery Street or near Tillicum Mall.
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She has also been busy keeping in conversation with local cat rescue societies to ensure everyone is on the same page for the project.
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Deiter already has some personal funds as well as private investments made to support initial start up costs, while the Kickstarter funds will be used to B次元官网网址渃atifyB次元官网网址� the lounge and purchase cat trees, cat beds, scratching posts, litter boxes, toys and food.
Presently, Deiter is also in the process of creating and shipping all the thank-you swag she promised any donors to her Kickstarter campaign.
B次元官网网址淚 just want to stress how grateful I am for everyoneB次元官网网址檚 positivity and the great feedback from the community so far,B次元官网网址� she said.
Deiter hopes to be able to open her business in March 2020.
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