Rescued Cat Center Come Home

Operating in Sendai's bustling eastern district, Rescued Cat Center "Come Home" (おうちにおいで) functions as a dedicated adoption-focused shelter and cafe managed by representative Natsuki Ono. Opened in 2022, the facility operates from a dedicated sixth-floor space near Sendai Station, housing rescue cats salvaged from multi-cat hoarding collapse situations and other difficult circumstances. The name reflects the organization's core philosophy—inviting struggling cats to "come home" to safety and new families. The shelter maintains ongoing operations addressing rural Sendai's persistent stray cat populations and adoption challenges, serving both as a public meeting point for prospective families and a tranquil refuge for animals requiring behavioral rehabilitation and medical recovery before placement.

Visitors describe the facility as exceptionally clean and well-maintained, with remarkable absence of typical cat shelter odors—a quality reviewers attribute to meticulous daily care and environmental management. Staff demonstrate genuine dedication to cat welfare, providing comprehensive pre-visit orientation about appropriate interaction and shelter protocols. The cat population, ranging from cautious rescue animals to outgoing social cats, displays diverse personalities reflecting varied backgrounds; some require careful observation from distance while others eagerly approach visitors seeking attention and play. Guests report consistent themes of comfort and emotional resonance—the bright, orderly environment with Ghibli film background music creates a peaceful atmosphere where both cats and visitors relax completely. The owner is frequently praised as thoughtful, patient, and clearly passionate about animal welfare, though acknowledging the difficult reality that favorite cats may disappear from visits after adoption, transforming sadness into joy at their successful placement.

Pricing underwent adjustment in April 2026 due to inflation's impact on cat food, litter, and utilities: hourly visits cost ¥1,200 weekdays/¥1,500 weekends (both including beverage), with free-time options at ¥3,000 weekdays/¥3,750 weekends, and ¥600-750 extensions per 30 minutes. Cat treats (limited to 10 daily portions) cost ¥300. Operating 1 PM–8 PM daily except Mondays (with reception closing at 7 PM), the facility requires socks (¥200 if needed) and hand-washing for hygiene. Located 7 minutes walking distance from JR Sendai Station's east exit, the shelter offers convenient urban access though lacks dedicated parking—patrons must use nearby paid lots. The adoption process includes questionnaire completion, identity verification, home visit from cooperative volunteer representative Satō, 1-2 week trial period, and finalization with vaccination/sterilization fees (¥25,000 males/¥30,000 females). All resident cats receive monthly deworming, annual vaccinations, and comprehensive health screening, with FIV and feline leukemia testing completed prior to adoption.