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A Long Beach shop is throwing a cat zine festival. It's also trying to fix L.A.'s stray cat problem
By Fiona Ng at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Cat-themed art and prints by local artists at Cool Cat Collective.(Fiona Ng / LAist)A festival dedicated to handmade cat zines is taking place in Long Beach. Among the offerings: an illustrated ode to Filipino snacks and a cat army overthrowing an authoritarian regime.The zines come in all format...
Key takeaway (Fiona Ng / LAist)A festival dedicated to handmade cat zines is taking place in Long Beach.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The Cat Zine Fest in Long Beach is more than just a celebration of feline-themed art and literature, it's also a hub for community engagement on a pressing local issue: stray cat overpopulation. With estimates suggesting up to 4 million stray and feral cats on the streets of Los Angeles County, the problem is daunting. Cool Cat Collective's mission to be part of the solution is noteworthy, particularly their support for TNR methods and fundraising efforts for organizations like TippedEars. As the shop continues to host workshops and events, it will be interesting to see how their efforts contribute to the broader conversation about animal welfare in the region. The fact that the shop's owners are Long Beach natives adds a layer of local commitment to their endeavors, and their ability to bring together artists and cat lovers alike may help galvanize a sense of community around this important issue.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
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What is this story about? Cat-themed art and prints by local artists at Cool Cat Collective.(Fiona Ng / LAist)A festival dedicated to handmade cat zines is taking place in Long Beach. Among the offerings: an illustrated ode to Filipino snacks and a cat army overthrowing an authoritarian regime.The zines come in all format...
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