Meet Rita

At 13 years old, Rita is a seasoned queen with a glare sharp enough to cut glass and a pink collar that says, “Don’t even try me.” Once a pampered housecat in Boca Raton, she lived a life of luxury—tuna on demand, sun puddles galore, and a window seat with ocean views. But when her beloved owner passed away, Rita’s world shifted. Passed along to the owner’s daughter in Virginia, it quickly became clear Rita’s diva energy was too much to handle. Now, she reigns from the front window of the cat café, basking in the sun like the royalty she is. She doesn’t tolerate nonsense—but if you’re quiet, respectful, and come bearing treats, you might earn her grudging approval.