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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About
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 the below area and want to show off your cat? Please fill out this form. The route was chosen based on where we had the highest density of submissions.
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.
Get the Merch
Did you know that the DC in Washington DC stands for District of Cats?
Help support the cat crawl and Humane Rescue Alliance with limited edition t-shirts and tote bags! Featuring some of the cats who are scheduled to be on the upcoming tour, in the shape of the DC flag! Check out the merch store.
How to Attend
We need volunteers! If you’d like to help guide people around to see the cats, please volunteer and get a front row seat!
After RSVPing, you will receive an email with the option to subscribe to Not Bored in DC newsletter to get updates about the cat crawl and things to do around DC sent to you each week.
If you’d like to be the first to hear updates, you can subscribe to the newsletter:
Seeking: Volunteers & Sponsors
In order to keep this free for attendees, we are looking for volunteers to help with planning and day-of support, as well as sponsors to help defray costs.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form. We are looking for help with:
- Day-of logistics & guides
- Photography
- Videography
- Your other skills!
If you are interested in sponsorship, please reach out to partnerships@notboredindc.com.
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.