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Scratch This: It's all things cat in the newest cat meetup joint in town!

The Cool Cat Collective is a purrfect (sorry) addition to a cool stretch of street!

Kate Karp

Oct 3, 2024 — 7 min read

Matt Carr, who owns and runs the Cool Cat Collective with his wife, Jena, listens intently to Fudge’s opinions of the Dodgers’ chances in the Series and the merits of the new brand of cat food served up in the catios. Photo by Kate Karp

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