I agree, rescued cats from a shelter can make a nice companion. I got Calli from a shelter. She was with an elderly couple that had died within a few months of each other. But Calli can be a loving pest at times. I wouldn’t trade her.
We mostly get our cats from shelters. Occasionally one comes in through the back door. I’ve had purebreds and love Siamese, one of which I have now, but except for Siamese I prefer the shelter cat and that’s what’s coming next.
Gotta have a cat. The cafes are a great idea.