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Constellation Cat Cafe

Coffee, dessert, and adoptable rescue cats -- coming soon to Lansing, Michigan!

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Constellation Cat Cafe

Constellation Cat Cafe

Constellation Cat Cafe

Constellation Cat Cafe

Constellation Cat Cafe

Coffee, dessert, and adoptable rescue cats -- coming soon to Lansing, Michigan!

Coffee, dessert, and adoptable rescue cats -- coming soon to Lansing, Michigan!

Coffee, dessert, and adoptable rescue cats -- coming soon to Lansing, Michigan!

Coffee, dessert, and adoptable rescue cats -- coming soon to Lansing, Michigan!

Kelsey Maccombs
Kelsey Maccombs
Kelsey Maccombs
Kelsey Maccombs
1 Campaign |
Lansing, United States
$3,547 USD 81 backers
14% of $25,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
We're excited to announce that Constellation Cat Cafe, a nonprofit cat adoption center and coffee shop, is coming to Lansing! We’ll host 10-20 adoptable cats from our rescue partner Saved by Zade, and work to find them permanent homes. This will not only give the cats more exposure to potential adopters, it will also free up space in foster homes for cats who need more care before finding their forever homes. All profits will support food, housing, and medical care for rescue cats.

Who we are

We are Kelsey and Ryan Maccombs (and the amazingly supportive friends and family of Kelsey and Ryan). Kelsey is a writer who drinks tea. Ryan is a math instructor who drinks coffee. We both love cats and have been fostering for different rescue organizations since we got married in 2013.

What a cat cafe is (and isn't)

Cat cafes are as fun and silly as they sound — cafes full of cats. Ours will have fancy schmancy coffee (or regular black coffee, if that’s your thing), yummy treats, and adoptable rescue kitties. You can spend time with the cats and even adopt a new buddy if you fall in love! We’ll also host cat yoga, trivia, craft sessions, and board game nights.

Just a heads up: we’ll already have cats living on site. Please don’t bring yours with you!

Where the money goes

If funded to $5,000, this IndieGoGo campaign will pay for:

  • Cat playground
  • Bedding
  • Scratching posts
  • Cat trees
  • Litter boxes
  • Dishes

If funded up to $10,000, the campaign will cover all the above, plus:

  • Combination refrigerators/freezers
  • Coffee smallwares (espresso tampers, frothing pitchers, measuring cups and spoons, scales, et cetera)

If we reach $15,000, in additional to the above items, the money will cover:

  • Food service equipment (industrial microwave, toaster, et cetera)
  • Espresso grinder
  • Coffee maker
  • Frappe and smoothie blenders
  • Ice machine

$20,000 would get us all of the above, plus:

  • Underbar sink
  • 3 compartment sink for back of house
  • Crockery
  • Disposable coffee shop supplies (to go cups, lids, napkins)
  • Office equipment (computer, printer, scanner, phone, desk)

If we IndieGoGo our way to $25,000, we’d have everything above covered in addition to:

  • Business License
  • Insurance
  • Menus
  • Point of Sale System

Why we're doing this

Cat cafes are super fun! But at the end of the day, our number one priority is to place happy, healthy cats in forever homes.

We're running as a nonprofit so all the money we make goes right back into rescue work. We also really want to run an ethical, sustainable organization and be really open with customers about where their money is going. Finally, we want to develop both our employees' and volunteers' confidence and skills and empower them to achieve their goals. Maybe in a few years one of the baristas or volunteers will be so awesome that we'll be forced to give them Kelsey's job and go start a new project. 

Get Involved 

  • Donate to our campaign
  • Sign up to volunteer at ConstellationCatCafe.com/volunteer
  • Share our campaign with your facebook friends and email it to other cat lovers
  • Contribute items or gift certificates for our silent auction
  • Adopt a cat (check out adoptable pets now at SavedByZade.com)
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Choose your Perk

Updates + Gratitude

Updates + Gratitude

$2 USD
Thank you so much for your support! We will keep you updated throughout our journey via email. We're so grateful to have you on board!
Included Items
  • Updates and Mailing List
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
4 claimed
Window Cling

Window Cling

$10 USD
One super awesome window cling to spruce up your car!
Included Items
  • Window Cling
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
9 claimed
Ships worldwide.
2 Cat Visits + Window Cling

2 Cat Visits + Window Cling

$17 USD $20 USD (15% off)
Two cat visit passes, each good for one hour playing and snuggling with cats in our adoption center. Bring a friend... or keep the snuggles to yourself and just stay for two hours. Plus one window cling.
Included Items
  • Cat Visit Pass (2)
  • Window Cling
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
15 claimed
Ships to United States of America
T-Shirt + Window Cling

T-Shirt + Window Cling

$25 USD $27 USD (7% off)
You gotta wear something. It might as well be a Constellation Cat Cafe t-shirt.
Included Items
  • T-Shirt
  • Window Cling
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
13 claimed
Ships to European Union, United States of America, Canada
$50 Gift Card + Window Cling

$50 Gift Card + Window Cling

$46 USD $52 USD (11% off)
When you know you're gonna be a frequent customer, you might as well stock up on gift cards. Gift cards valid towards drinks, food, cat visit passes, merch or event bookings. Window cling valid on any window. You are valid no matter what.
Included Items
  • Window Cling
  • $50 Gift Card
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
2 claimed
Ships to United States of America
4 Trivia Passes + Drinks

4 Trivia Passes + Drinks

$58 USD $69 USD (15% off)
We can't wait to test your knowledge at one of our themed trivia nights! Includes specialty drink for each contestant and reserved seating in the cat room. Advanced reservation required.
Included Items
  • Trivia Night Pass (4)
  • Drink Voucher (4)
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
1 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
8 Cat Visit Passes

8 Cat Visit Passes

$62 USD $74 USD (16% off)
TFW you and your 7 friends just wanna cuddle cats. TFW you have no friends and you just wanna cuddle cats by yourself for 8 hours. Advance reservation requested if using 6 or more passes at once.
Included Items
  • Cat Visit Pass (8)
  • Window Cling
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
2 out of 100 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
6 Cat Visit Passes + Swag

6 Cat Visit Passes + Swag

$70 USD $83 USD (15% off)
Show the world how much you love cats while you're on your way to snuggle all the cats. 6 cat visit passes, a t-shirt, a button, and a window cling. Reservation requested if using all 6 passes at once.
Included Items
  • Cat Visit Pass (6)
  • Button
  • T-Shirt
  • Window Cling
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
1 out of 100 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Naming Rights

Naming Rights

$75 USD
We'll send you photo and traits of a cat (or you can stop by to meet them!) and you pick the name they'll have at the cafe. Must be kid appropriate but can be totally weird. Please keep in mind we are trying to find these cats homes, Mark.
Included Items
  • Cat Visit Pass (2)
  • Naming Rights for 1 Cat
  • Window Cling
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
5 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Your cat + our logo = purrfect

Your cat + our logo = purrfect

$85 USD
Our graphic designers will create a version of our logo starring your cat. Imagine how cute that's gonna be!
Included Items
  • Custom logo
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
1 out of 15 of claimed
$100 Gift Card

$100 Gift Card

$89 USD $102 USD (12% off)
When you know you're gonna be a frequent customer, you might as well stock up on gift cards. Gift cards valid towards drinks, food, cat visit passes, merch or event bookings. Window cling valid on any window. You are valid no matter what.
Included Items
  • $100 Gift Card
  • Window Cling
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
1 out of 40 of claimed
2 Spots in Volunteer Training

2 Spots in Volunteer Training

$100 USD
2 guaranteed spots in our very first volunteer training. Includes 2 t-shirts, 2 beverages, 2 desserts, and 2 window clings. Good for people who like to have 2 of everything.
Included Items
  • T-Shirt (2)
  • Spot in 1st Volunteer Training (2)
  • Drink Voucher (2)
  • Window Cling (2)
  • Dessert Voucher (2)
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
1 out of 5 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Sponsor a Cat Adoption

Sponsor a Cat Adoption

$125 USD
Cover the adoption fee for one particularly deserving cat! You'll get updates on your sponsored cat's time in the cafe, a photo of them with their adopter, plus at least one update once they've settled into their new home! We'll prioritize cats who've been homeless the longest or are struggling to find homes due to special circumstances.
Included Items
  • Sponsor a Cat Adoption
  • Window Cling
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
0 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Cat Party (up to 10 guests)

Cat Party (up to 10 guests)

$145 USD $165 USD (12% off)
1 hour playing with cats in the cat room, plus 45 minutes of reserved cafe seating for specialty drinks and dessert (included) and presents (not included). Advance reservation required.
Included Items
  • Cat Party (up to 10 guests)
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
1 out of 10 of claimed
Murder Mystery Party

Murder Mystery Party

$175 USD $200 USD (12% off)
Find out which of your friends is secretly a killer at this themed murder mystery party for 6-8 guests. Includes specialty drinks, intrigue, and dessert. Advance reservation required. Costumes recommended but not required.
Included Items
  • Murder Mystery Party (8 guest)
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
0 out of 30 of claimed
Cats & Crafts Party

Cats & Crafts Party

$180 USD $205 USD (12% off)
1 and a half hours in the cat room playing with cats and crafting (led by instructor), plus 45 minutes of reserved cafe seating for specialty drinks, dessert and presents. All craft supplies included, along with drinks and dessert. Advance reservation required.
Included Items
  • Cat Party (up to 10 guests)
  • Craft Session Add-On
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
0 out of 20 of claimed
Adopt a Cat Tree

Adopt a Cat Tree

$250 USD
We’ll put a plaque with your name, business name, or a loved one's name on a cat tree in our adoption center. The cats will love the tree and therefore love you.
Included Items
  • Cat Tree Plaque
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
0 out of 4 of claimed
Trivia Night (up to 15 guests)

Trivia Night (up to 15 guests)

$250 USD $270 USD (7% off)
You pick the theme and difficulty level; we'll ask the questions in our cozy cat room. Includes drinks and dessert for all contestants, and prizes for the winning team. Cats will provide consolation to losers. Advance reservation required.
Included Items
  • Trivia Night (up to 15 guests)
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
0 out of 20 of claimed
VIP Party (up to 15 guests)

VIP Party (up to 15 guests)

$450 USD
Join us before we officially open to the public for drinks, dessert, and time with the cats. (Will only be available during a brief window during summer of 2019. Only one week’s notice guaranteed, although we will try to give you more.)
Included Items
  • VIP Party (up to 10 guests)
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
0 out of 2 of claimed
Adopt a Booth

Adopt a Booth

$500 USD
We’ll put a plaque with your name, a loved one's name, or a business name (or pretty much anything appropriate) on a booth in our cafe. When you come to visit, we'll tell whoever's sitting at your table to scram. (We might not really do this; it feels mean. But if it's important to you, we can negotiate.)
Included Items
  • Adopt a Booth
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
1 out of 3 of claimed
Specialty Drink Naming Rights

Specialty Drink Naming Rights

$750 USD
Specialty drink named after you, your business, your impossible to shop for husband, etc. Must be appropriate for all ages. Approval at executive director's discretion. Guaranteed to stay on our menu for at least one year (the better the name, the longer it stays).
Included Items
  • Specialty Drink Naming Rights
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
0 out of 4 of claimed
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