Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
CatNap has been a nonprofit animal shelter since 2002 but began in 1997.
What is your primary product or service?
Adoption of cats, kittens, birds, rabbits and small mammals. We foster all kittens until 12 weeks of age and they are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. We are always looking for foster homes and volunteers.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Working with previous owner of a small boarding storefront that also sold cat related items.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We specialize in cats but we also have small mammals, rabbits and birds for adoption, which most shelter do not accept or adopt.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location only.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From west: 31st Street to Beach (one mile east of LaGrange Road/Mannheim
From east: 1st Avenue to 31st, west on 31st about 2 miles
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
Which areas do you service?
The entire Chicagoland area
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Bobbi Meyer is the shelter director and operations manager.
What are your hours of operation?
Mon-Fri noon to 5 and Sat 10 to 3, Sunday Closed.
Special summer hours (M-F 9 to 5)
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