Ollie's Place

I didnt adopt any cats here but I would just love to say that the cats there are such cuties! I loved interacting with them and it was such easy communication with the workers. If you want to adopt a cat, this is the place. I loved that one of the workers was kind enough to let us come there just to play.

Ollie’s Place in East Village is a small non-profit cat adoption center that is run totally by volunteers. During the visiting hours the kitties have the run of the house which is a perfect environment for them to transition into forever home. Visitors have a chance to interact with them and ask questions. The place just got spruce up and now it looks spacious and beautiful with new cat furniture. The cats are happy, playful and well taken care of. Please note the center depends on $donation so un-opened cat food and supplies are greatly appreciated.

The site is great and volunteers are wonderful and very well informed. The organization does not intend on making adoption easy. When I asked how I would be contacted after putting in an app, I was told that if I don’t hear from them it’s a “no”. They will not reach out to let you know why or what you could do. If you’re hoping to visit some cats for fun, it’s nice, but if it’s for serious adoption go elsewhere - they have no intention of moving the process any further. After coming to the reviews here, I see I’m not the only one who experienced this.

A wonderful cat adoption center in the East Village! Cats are happy, well cared for, and clearly loved by all volunteers there.

The cats are freely roaming whenever the shelter is open to the public. You can stay as long as you want and the volunteers will answer any questions you have about the cats and adoption.

The owner of Ollie's Place would much rather keep these cats in the shelter indefinitely, denying applicants unless they fit his *personal* ideal candidate. The volunteers, who spend more time with the cats than the owner who lives in NJ, all maintain that their cats will do so much better outside of the shelter in forever homes, and are excited for the cats when they are adopted. Unfortunately, it seems like the owner's whims matter more. If you want to pay Ollie's Place a visit, luckily the volunteers on all days there are great, some more knowledgable than others, but all more than happy to help you meet the cats and answer your questions.

They have a lot of cats for adoption. The volunteers are very friendly and helpful. They recommend cats that they feel might suit your lifestyle. They are also very knowledgeable about the cats in their care. It was a great experience.

The staff and kitties here are the best people/cats I have had the pleasure of meeting. You get to just pet the cats and talk and I come here when I'm having a bad day to see Gretel because shes extremely soft and reminds me of my cat Scrappy at home. Great place, great people, and a list of every cat with a small description to make visiting and adopting better. 10/10

Ollie's is an amazing place that gives cats a chance to live in close to home environment before being adopted. It's mainly volunteer run and all the people working there love the cats and can advise to make the best choice based on cats' personalities. It's true that the adoption process is strict but I assume it's to make sure people do not return the cat back to the shelter and can provide them with a safe environment.