Your Visit
Kick off your shoes and make yourself at home
Your Visit
Find a comfortable seat, make yourself a drink, and settle in for some gentle time in the company of our rescue cats — whether that means a curious cat coming over to say hello, or simply watching one sleep peacefully in a sunny corner.
Visits take place in small, relaxed sessions, which helps keep the atmosphere calm, comfortable, and social. There’s space to breathe, space to notice the cats, and space to enjoy the moment without the noise or rush you might expect elsewhere.
Care
For the wellbeing of rescue cats
Comfort
For visitors looking for a calm place to slow down
Connection
Between people, animals, and the wider community
There will be drinks and simple food available, and plenty of ways to spend your time. Bring a book, play a game, have a quiet chat, or strike up a conversation with someone new. Kumiko is designed to be a place where people can connect — with the cats, with each other, and sometimes just with themselves.
Welfare for cats
A calm transition space while they prepare for adoption
Small, uncrowded sessions that minimise stress
High perches, cosy beds, and quiet retreat areas
Freedom to choose when and how they interact
Partnership with Belfast Kitten Rescue to ensure responsible rehoming
Wellbeing for you
A chance to step out of the noise of everyday life
The quiet presence of cats, lowering stress hormones
Stroking a cat, hearing a purr - softening your busy mind
Cat purrs vibrate at frequencies linked to relaxation & healing
A shared space for you to feel calmer, lighter, and a little more connected