It’s high time that cats get the attention they deserve.
While Petworth and the rest of DC has plenty of dog-centric things to do, there isn’t much celebrating our feline friends. The Petworth Pretty Kitties Cat Crawl wants to change that.
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The Petworth Pretty Kitties Cat Crawl’s goal is to highlight our cat friends with a guided walking tour to see and celebrate the neighborhood cats.
Inspired by the Wedge Cat Tour in Minneapolis, cat owners can sign up to be included as a stop on the tour. Cat lovers can join in on a guided tour to different stops in the Petworth neighborhood to see and learn about each cat.
The first one was on May 2, 2026 and the next one is scheduled for October 3, 2026. After that, the plan is to have it once a year in the fall.
The cat crawl is being led by Valerie of Not Bored in DC, who has lived in Petworth for the last 14 years.
In loving memory of Dink (1999-2019), who would have hated this.
Show Off Your Cats
Do you live in or around Petworth and want to show off your cat? Please fill out this form. The route will be finalized based on where the cats are, so throw your hat in the ring if you are in Petworth, Park View, or Brightwood.
You can show off your cat from inside a window or bring it outside on a leash, carrier, or other enclosure to meet its adoring fans.
To make this manageable and set expectations for viewers and cats, we may need to narrow down the area of eligible cats.
How to Attend
Mark your calendars for October 3, 2026. More details to follow
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FAQs
Are cats welcome?
Yes! If your cat enjoys going on adventures and are okay in crowds, please bring your (leashed or otherwise contained) cats, they’ll get lots of oohs and ahhhs.
Are dogs welcome?
No. This is for cats. While your dog might love cats, the cats don’t know that, and we want to make the cats as comfortable as possible. Please leave your dogs at home.
Are there bathrooms available?
No, this is a walking tour on the streets, and there are no public restrooms available. Also note that the Petworth Library is closed for renovations so there really aren’t public restrooms.