two students sit at a table, using their laptops and several books to study while a white cat with a purple collar sits between them.

Plan your visit!

  • We are located at 10687 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA.

  • We’re on the back side of the University Mall, between McAlister’s and the ABC store.

  • While we do take walk-ins when there is space available, we recommend that you make a reservation to ensure there is space, especially if you are visiting with kids or on a weekend.

  • Please note that appointments last one hour and begin at the top of each hour.

  • We will ask you to take your shoes off before entering the lounge, so please make sure to wear socks, or to bring socks with you.

    • If you forget your socks, we have some you can borrow, but they are limited in supply.

 
A person with long blonde hair sits on a swinging chair, smiling at the sleeping tabby cat in their lap.
Two smiling young people sit next to each other on the floor, with their arms around each other; a brown tabby cat sits in both of their laps.
Three smiling young people sit on the floor with a calico tabby cat between them.
Two young children wearing brightly-colored clothes sit on a red rug, petting a black and white tuxedo cat.
Two people sit on a sofa, chatting with each other while drinking coffee; one of them has a calico cat in their lap.
A group of seven people, all smiling and looking at the camera, sit around several cats on a gray blanket.

Age Requirements

  • Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the lounge

  • On weekends, children must be at least 7 years old

  • Children ages 4-13 must be accompanied by someone over the age of 18

  • One adult may only bring in up to 3 children at a time. If you would like to bring in 4 or 5 children, you will need a second adult to accompany you.

  • For the safety of your children and our cats, we only allow up to 5 children per hour.

Prices

For 1 hour with the cats

$17 for adults and teens (ages 14 and up)

$12 for each child (ages 4-13)

Please note: Because the child price is already heavily discounted, children (ages 4-13) are not eligible for any additional discounts.

Discounts

We offer a 10% discount to:

  • Military ID card holders (active duty, retired, veteran, spouse, and dependent)

  • School staff (teachers, administrators, cafeteria workers, etc.)

  • First responders (to honor Mo's Devil Dog friend Christie, this includes 911 operators)

  • Medical workers (doctors, nurses, dentists, hygienists, veterinarians, vet techs, specialists, hospital secretaries, hospital custodians, etc.)

  • Seniors age 62+

  • Students (high school, college, trade school, grad school, etc.)

  • George Mason University Alumni

Because we are busy on the weekends, we offer a special discounted rate ($13.50) for students visiting on weekdays and during our 16+ Only Hours. We encourage students to visit during these times in order to make room for children on weekends.

Special Events

We offer special events, such as movie nights, crafting events, and trivia nights at the  We have also partnered with Warrior Kids Yoga to bring cat yoga classes to children  at the lounge! Please check our home page and social media frequently for information about upcoming events and classes.

The lounge is also available to rent out for private events. If you are interested in hosting a private event with us, please give us a call! Please note that we no longer host birthday parties for children under 13 due to safety concerns.

Ten people, all holding various pride flags pose with a tuxedo cat.
A view of a yoga class from behind, with a cat in the background.
A young person works on a diamond painting while an orange cat sniffs their work.
A yoga instructor wearing a blue Warrior Kids Yoga shirt sits in the lotus pose with a tabby cat in her lap.
Several kids sit on brightly colored yoga mats in the lounge.

Lounge Rules

Before you enter the lounge, we will give you a safety briefing to ensure the safety of both you and our cats.

  • Before petting a cat, let them smell the back of your hand so they know that you are there.

  • Children under the age of 14 may not pick up the cats or kittens.

  • Those ages 14 and up may pick up the cats, but you must ask an employee or volunteer for permission first. You may also pick up the kittens, but only if you are sitting on the floor.

  • Do not enter the back hallway past the restroom.

  • No running, yelling, jumping, or climbing.

  • Please take off your shoes and put on socks. Those with mobility issues and those over 62 are welcome to keep their shoes on.

  • Please use the hand sanitizer provided before entering the lounge.

  • Once inside, do not disturb any cat (or human) that is sleeping.

  • Please make sure you supervise your children. You must remain with them at all times, including in the kitten room.

  • If someone is playing with a cat, please find a different cat to play with. Too many people or toys around a cat will stress them out!

  • Use the hand sanitizer before entering and after exiting the kitten room.

  • You’re welcome to bring in food and drink from anywhere in the mall, but please don’t share with the cats.

  • Although our cats and kittens are generally very sweet, they are animals that can scratch and bite if they feel threatened.