OUR STORY

The idea of the Purrfect Bean came about with the purpose to create a thriving local business in Richmond that also helps homeless animals find homes.

Founder, Michelle Langham, has always been active in animal welfare. Her and her spouse, moved to Powhatan in 2022 from Northern VA with the goal to buy land and rescue some farm animals. In the years since, they have rescued 5 donkeys, 9 chickens, as well as their 2 dogs and 5 cats. Michelle fell in love with the city of Richmond and its small town feel and welcoming community. While living in Northern VA, she enjoyed frequenting the cat cafes there and in DC and noticed there was not one in Richmond yet. With her background in business management, and passion for animals (especially cats), she thought that this was something she could really do. Her goal for opening the café was to create a warm and welcoming environment for people, provide a space for homeless cats, and overall help people and animals in the community. The Purrfect Bean operates on the values of love, kindness, compassion, and community.