Planet Purrrk Club

Planet Purrrk Club represents a collaborative venture between Planet Perk Coffee Houses and the Oshkosh Area Humane Society, creating a multifunctional space blending cafe, adoption showcase, coworking facility, and community gathering venue. The cat lounge houses approximately 15 fully adoptable, healthy, spayed/neutered, microchipped, and fully vaccinated cats. Hourly passes cost $6.50 for adults and $3.50 for children under 13 (with required parental supervision), with operations daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Food or beverage purchases of $6 or more per person waive pass requirements. High school and college students with valid school IDs receive complimentary cat lounge access with any cafe purchase; a dedicated study hall accommodates 24 students first-come, first-served. Adoption fees for cats and kittens are currently free; additional fees include city licensing ($5), microchip ($25), and rabies vaccination ($25). All adoptions require OAHS approval, and visitors intending to adopt must book adoption-specific visits ensuring all household members meet prospective cats.

The venue's coworking component includes five private offices, two meeting rooms (the "Aristocats" boardroom-style space for 8-10 people and the "Top Cat" informal room with gaming consoles and entertainment), and membership options ranging from daily to annual with tiered pricing and benefits including food/beverage discounts, high-speed WiFi, office equipment access, and parking. The cafe itself is veteran-owned, with Planet Perk at City Center food quality receiving universal praise—tuna wraps, breakfast sandwiches, grilled cheese, lattes, and chamomile tea highlighted by reviewers. Extensive evening programming includes "Art with Kitties", "Wednesday Yoga with Kitties", "Thursday Game Night" (Chess for Vets, Dungeons & Dragons, and board games open to all skill levels, with Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 available), and "Friday Words, Wine & Whiskers".

The operational philosophy explicitly prioritizes cat welfare, with clear rules protecting resting animals and preventing stress. The cafe functions simultaneously as productivity space, wellness venue, creative outlet, social gathering, and animal advocacy hub—a rare integration that serves diverse community needs. Reviewers emphasize staff knowledge about both adoption processes and cafe operations, along with genuine friendliness. The veteran ownership and fundraising for community institutions reflect broader social commitment beyond commercial operation. Multiple visitors note the café serves those unable to own cats due to housing restrictions, providing therapeutic feline interaction and adoption awareness. The extensive programming calendar and flexible membership structure position Planet Purrrk Club as community anchor rather than transactional cafe, building loyalty and repeat engagement across diverse visitor demographics.