Pawsitively Purrfect Retreat, Inc.

Pawsitively Purrfect Retreat: Potsdam’s Nonprofit Cat Café

Imagine a cozy nook in downtown Potsdam where rescue cats lounge in sunny spots, where Clarkson and SUNY students sip coffee while cuddling kittens, and where every visit helps a homeless cat find its forever home. Pawsitively Purrfect Retreat will be that place: a warm, welcoming haven where cats in need and caring community members meet. Here, the simple act of enjoying a cup of coffee with a furry friend will directly support our mission to save lives, one purr at a time.

Our Mission & Impact

Our mission is to rescue and rehabilitate cats, help them find loving homes, and strengthen our community through animal compassion. We’ll partner with local shelters (like Potsdam Humane Society) to give cats a second chance at life. In fact, the Potsdam Humane Society strives that “an adoptable animal will never lose its life due to lack of space or cost of care” – a goal we fully embrace. Every cat we help adopt means a spot opens for another animal in need.

Even as shelters report about 2.2 million cats adopted in 2024, over 273,000 were still euthanized. By increasing adoptions and community awareness, we aim to change those numbers here in St. Lawrence County.

Our goals:

• Rescue & Rehabilitate: Provide a safe haven for local rescue cats needing medical care, spay/neuter, and socialization to become adoptable pets.

• Adoption & Forever Homes: Showcase adoptable cats in a relaxed café setting.

• Community & Connection: Host workshops, school visits, and volunteer programs to bring together students, families, and cat lovers.

Spread the Word!

You don’t need to donate to help us succeed. Please share our campaign online and tell local friends, students, and coworkers. Every share brings us closer to opening our doors.

Thank You for Your Support

From the bottom of our hearts (and tiny furry paws), thank you for believing in Pawsitively Purrfect Retreat. With your help, we’ll create a warm, happy space where rescue cats and caring people change each other’s lives.