The Valley Cat Sanctuary

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The Valley Cat Sanctuary Formerly Nine Lives. A place for cats to recover, belong, and receive lifelong care in Southwest Missouri. The Valley Cat Sanctuary is in development.
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Visits by arrangement. Animal intakes are paused. Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Can I Bring My Cat? While we would love to visit with your cat, we ask that you leave him at home. All of our cats arrive at Nine Lives with a clean bill of health and are used to the environment and our other cats here at the lounge.

2. What If I'm Allergic To Cats? That is perfectly fine. We do have other options! You can visit our cafe, where we will have beverages and pastries available. You can also drink your beverage in the lower lounge waiting area where we have a large window looking in to see the cats right on the other side!

3. How Do I Adopt from Nine Lives Cat Lounge & Adoption Center? Great Question! We hope we can connect you with your next "fur baby" Once you arrive if there is a certain kitty you would like to see, let one of our staff know and we will make sure he/she is out to play (if available, not sleeping, quarantined etc) We will walk you through the adoption process. We will have you fill out a questionnaire and a general adoption contract through us. Pictures and descriptions of adoptable cats are also located on our website at https://www.ninelivescatlounge.com/adoptable-cats

4. Why Is There a Fee to Visit with The Kitties? As it is our goal to provide our guests with a unique experience where they can fall in love with their next family member, we do charge a nominal fee to help care for the cats (Food, Vet, Litter, Sanitization etc.) and help pay to keep a roof over the kitties' heads until they find their forever home.

5. Can I Surrender My Cat to Nine Lives Cat Lounge & Adoption Center? While we wish we could take in every cat we come across. Unfortunately, we are not able to take in rescues or strays at this time. All of our cats arrive at Nine Lives ready for adoption with a clean bill of health. Introducing a stray or rescue could put the other cats here at the lounge at risk of getting sick. Our main goal is to keep the kitties safe and healthy! We however will help you get in contact with the best route for you to get them in care to get them on track to a new forever home. We are able to take in certain home-ready cats that get along with other cats and aren't scared of people and loud noises.

6. Are the Cats Running Free in the Lounge? We are working closely with the health department to provide our guests a safe and clean space. We have split the building into two totally separate areas, with 3 different sections, we have the cafe side which is come and go as you please (No Fee) this is our beverage and Cereal side. We have 5 tables that sit 4 guests at each table (No Cats Allowed). We have, what we call the lower lounge waiting area, this is where all the merchandise is kept. Guests waiting to enter the lounge can check out all of our custom merchandise, or if you just wanted to look through the large window at the cats without going in that is welcome as well, there is no fee for this area. Last but not least, we have what we call the lounge, which is accessed through a double-door entry at the end of the hallway. Waivers will be required to enter this area. Adults must accompany children under 12 at all times. There are rules in place to keep our little kitties safe and not afraid to come to play!! Guests are able to purchase different time frames they would like to visit the kitties ranging from 15 minutes at $4 to 90 minutes at $15.

7. Is Nine Lives Cat Lounge & Adoption Center Kid-Friendly? Yes, of course! Children under 12 must have adult supervision at all times while in the lounge. Our goal is to have our guests and cats have the best time but the safest at the lounge as they can. We just ask that you follow the rules we have set in place. This helps our kitties feel safe and helps with not having accidents. Cats do have their claws so if they get scared, they may scratch (ouch) we don't want that. Cats, just like children can get scared by any sudden movement, so just move slowly and with care.

8. What Are Nine Lives Cancellation Policy? While we understand things come up suddenly that lead to having to cancel, we will do everything we can to work with you at rescheduling or canceling completely. Please understand that as a small business, we ask for a 24-hour notice of any changes to your reservation to receive a full refund or credit towards a future reservation. This allows us to try to fill the reservation.

9. Does Nine Lives Host Private Events? We do offer private events. We can offer small parties, school events, date nights, yoga, etc. If you are wanting to have an event here at Nine Lives Cat Lounge & Adoption Center, please visit: https://www.ninelivescatlounge.com/book-a-party and click on Contact Meow to schedule a free consultation with our event coordinator.

A little view of the creek at The Valley, where we're developing the sanctuary.We're still working toward the space the ...
10/05/2026

A little view of the creek at The Valley, where we're developing the sanctuary.

We're still working toward the space the cats need. If you'd like to help with construction and expansion, this is the Givebutter fund for that work:
https://givebutter.com/PI2G64

For food, litter, vet care, and daily needs, use the Lifeline Fund:
https://givebutter.com/nineliveslifelinefund

Both are organized by Higher Society. Sanctuary visits need to be arranged with our team, separately from a creek visit.

Princess Pat likes to choose her own people. 💚For those following her recovery: as of September 16, she was doing better...
10/02/2026

Princess Pat likes to choose her own people. 💚

For those following her recovery: as of September 16, she was doing better, but the deep ear infection was still affecting her balance. She may always have a bit of a wobble. We don't know yet.

This is an older photo from the Nine Lives years. If Princess chose you as one of her people at the lounge, we'd love to hear about it.

https://thevalleycatsanctuary.com/cats

We've moved our giving links to Givebutter. There are two funds, so you can choose which work you'd like to help with.Th...
09/30/2026

We've moved our giving links to Givebutter. There are two funds, so you can choose which work you'd like to help with.

The Nine Lives Lifeline Fund helps with food, litter, vet care, and everyday needs:
https://givebutter.com/nineliveslifelinefund

The sanctuary building fund supports construction and expansion:
https://givebutter.com/PI2G64

Both are organized by Higher Society. Thank you for helping keep the cats cared for while we work on their sanctuary. 💚

If you've been thinking about helping with the cats, we'd like to hear from you.Tell us what you enjoy doing and when yo...
09/28/2026

If you've been thinking about helping with the cats, we'd like to hear from you.

Tell us what you enjoy doing and when you usually have some time. You can ask about cat care, fundraising, future work days, or the work that happens behind the scenes. We'll talk through what's needed and what might be a good fit.

Please arrange a role and time with us before coming out.

There's more here:
https://thevalleycatsanctuary.com/get-involved

Sissy loves meeting people and accepting a few pets. Choosing a lap for a nap is a more selective process. 💚She's one of...
09/25/2026

Sissy loves meeting people and accepting a few pets. Choosing a lap for a nap is a more selective process. 💚

She's one of the original Nine Lives residents, alongside her brother Boots and sister Princess Pat. This photo is from the lounge years.

You can find Sissy and the rest of our resident crew here:
https://thevalleycatsanctuary.com/cats

Let a new cat settle in at their own pace. A quiet room is a good place to start, with food, water, a litter tray away f...
09/23/2026

Let a new cat settle in at their own pace. A quiet room is a good place to start, with food, water, a litter tray away from the food, something to scratch, and a place to hide.

Sit nearby, keep things calm, and let them come to you. There's no need to hurry that first hello.

Our guide has more:
https://thevalleycatsanctuary.com/resources/introducing-a-cat

That's Remi in the photo, from the Nine Lives years. 💚

Boots takes his canned food seriously. The tie is just a bonus. 💚Here's one from our Nine Lives photo album: Boots, an o...
09/18/2026

Boots takes his canned food seriously. The tie is just a bonus. 💚

Here's one from our Nine Lives photo album: Boots, an original resident with plenty of confidence.

If you met him at the lounge, we'd love to hear your favorite Boots memory.

09/18/2026

Turns out the Corolla is part of the construction crew. 😂

A little behind-the-scenes look at the catio we're building for the cats. There's still work ahead, and we'd love to have you be part of it.

Want to help? The sanctuary building fund link is in the first comment. 💚

Music: “Carefree” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ — excerpt trimmed and faded for this reel. Track: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400037

We keep picturing the cats picking out their favorite spots. Somebody up high watching everything. Somebody tucked away ...
09/18/2026

We keep picturing the cats picking out their favorite spots. Somebody up high watching everything. Somebody tucked away for a nap. And probably somebody ignoring all of it for a cardboard box. 😂

There’s still work ahead, and the everyday care continues along the way. Meals, clean spaces, attention—all the things the cats count on us for.

Want to help us get this catio ready for them? A donation to our sanctuary building fund would mean a lot. You’ll find the link in the first comment.

If giving isn’t possible right now, sharing this post helps too. Thank you for caring about these cats right alongside us. 💚

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6741 State Line Road
Joplin, MO
64804

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