Unique dual-purpose facility opened June 2025, ONEPET Maebashi functions as employment support (B-type) workspace AND rescue cat/dog café. Staff with disabilities develop job skills (trimming, training courses) while caring for shelter animals awaiting adoption. Therapeutic animal interaction supports mental wellness; flexible scheduling accommodates individual needs. 20+ rescue dogs/cats rotate through, medical care and facilities funded by visitor support. Lunch provided, wage ¥300+/hour with merit-based increases. Adjacent to Maebashi Lilika building, easy access.
Animals notably well-socialized and affectionate. Reviewers praised exceptional cleanliness/care standards ("spotless," "animals healthier than typical shelters"), friendly staff dedication, separate dog/cat rooms allowing dual-visit flexibility. Multiple visits within weeks noted—one reviewer returned 4 times—indicating high repeat-visitor satisfaction. Kittens/puppies young and sociable; staff readily shares individual animal histories. Google reviewers emphasized "reasonable pricing shock" and seamless cat/dog room transitions. Staff training visible through patient, knowledgeable interactions.
Pricing: Adult ¥1,000/hour, children ¥500. Hours: 10:00–16:00 daily (including holidays). Location: Maebashi, Gunma (Lilika building 1F, 2-14-1 Kokuryomachi). Phone: 090-9837-6296. Trimming reservations via DM/phone/website. Entrance via Lilika 17-gou building exterior. Payment method not specified. Parking available. Perfect for adoption-minded visitors and those supporting disability employment initiatives.
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