New Paw-Rump Cat Café opens in Pahrump to support rescued cats

Paw-Rump Cat Café opened its doors in Pahrump, introducing a new community gathering spot that channels visitor fees into care for rescued cats. The café, located at 520 East Street, Suite A, began operating on January 16 and runs Thursdays through Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The café markets itself as a calm, social environment. Rescued cats are being slowly transitioned into the space to reduce stress and help them adjust before wider public interaction. Visits carry a $15 entry fee, and the café enforces a 10-person occupancy limit at any time to keep interactions controlled and to prioritize animal welfare. With operating hours of 5.5 hours per day across four days, the business is starting on a modest schedule intended to balance public access with the needs of the animals.

For local residents, the concept offers both a new leisure option and a direct way to support animal welfare. Proceeds from visitor fees are directed to cover the care of the rescued animals, providing a recurring funding stream for feeding, medical attention, and socialization. The limited-capacity model means visits are intentionally intimate, which can appeal to people seeking quieter community spaces and to families or seniors who prefer lower-traffic outings.

The café also contributes to downtown activity on East Street by adding a destination that may draw foot traffic to nearby businesses during its open hours. As a small local enterprise, Paw-Rump could help broaden the daytime economy on weekdays and weekends when it operates, though its restricted hours and 10-person cap will shape overall visitor flow in the near term.

Practical details for planning a visit are available at PawRump.org and at the café’s listed address. The business is also included in the local events roundup that highlights weekly community groups and activities, offering residents an easy way to coordinate visits with other local outings.

What this means for Nye County residents is straightforward: Paw-Rump creates a new, community-focused option for spending an afternoon, supports local animal rescue efforts through its fee structure, and adds to the variety of downtown offerings. As the café settles into its schedule, residents can expect a small, managed environment for cat interactions and a new partner in local rescue funding; watch for possible schedule or program changes posted on the café’s website.