AKRON, Ohio — In Akron, a unique café is blending compassion with community. At Whimsical Whiskers CatFae & Rescue, cats roam freely in a cozy lounge, while visitors sip coffee, tea and enjoy pastries.
But at the heart of the café is more than a menu — it’s a mission to rescue cats whose previous owners have gone into assisted living, hospice or passed away.
The café is the vision of Heidi Wiegel, who left her full-time career to devote herself to rescuing cats from heartbreak and uncertain futures…