Cat Tales

Cat Tales Cat Tales is a donation based used book store/ crystal shop affiliated with Midwest Pet Refuge. https://linktr.ee/Midwestpetrefuge

Nature was showing off when it made this one!Chrysanthemum stone is exactly what it looks like — a dark matrix stone wit...
06/02/2026

Nature was showing off when it made this one!

Chrysanthemum stone is exactly what it looks like — a dark matrix stone with white crystal formations that bloom outward like a flower frozen in rock. The chrysanthemum pattern forms naturally over millions of years, which is either very patient artistry or geology being dramatic. Probably both.

On the metaphysical side, chrysanthemum stone is associated with harmony, good luck, and helping you stay present — the idea being that something this unhurried has a lot to teach about not rushing. It’s also said to encourage following your dreams, which tracks for a stone that spent millions of years slowly becoming a flower.

This piece is $28 and currently sitting in the shop looking very pleased with itself.

601 N. Charles St., Portland, IN
Tues–Sat 12–4ish, Fridays until at least 6 PM

A parliament of owls. A murder of crows. A pack of wolves.And apparently, what we have here is called a thunder of drago...
06/01/2026

A parliament of owls. A murder of crows. A pack of wolves.

And apparently, what we have here is called a thunder of dragons.

Fitting, honestly. These carved crystal dragon heads have been sitting on our shelf radiating quiet menace and excellent taste. We carry a lot of fantasy books about dragons. The dragons seem aware of this. We’re choosing to see it as a symbiotic relationship.

Carved from fluorite, amethyst, rose quartz, ruby zoisite, sodalite, and more — including some that go full chaotic evil under a black light — these start at $5 for the small ones, which is frankly a very reasonable price for a dragon. The larger ones scale up from there.

601 N. Charles St., Portland, IN
Tues–Sat 12–4ish, Fridays until at least 6 PM

Meet Dora, current queen of the vintage section.Dora came to us last summer as a teenage stray from the Portland Forge —...
05/31/2026

Meet Dora, current queen of the vintage section.

Dora came to us last summer as a teenage stray from the Portland Forge — a pretty rough place for a cat, especially one with week-old babies in tow. She was friendlier than the mostly feral crowd out there, so one of the workers did the right thing and brought her to us. She and her kittens got the full Dora the Explorer treatment for names, and a few of her crew — Swiper, Tico, and Backpack — are still hanging around in the rescue.

Dora herself decided cat room life wasn’t for her and appointed herself bookstore cat. Good call, honestly. She’s affectionate with most people, happy to share the couch or claim a lap, and has made her peace with Finley. She does prefer to be the only queen in the room, though, and has made that preference known.

She’s tiny. She is also not remotely aware of this.

A word to the wise: she’s sweet, but she has opinions, and she’s not shy about expressing them if you’re doing something she didn’t approve. Gentle visitors tend to be her favorites. Rowdy kids and sudden movements, less so.

She’s young — probably not even two yet — and looking for the right home. If you think that might be you, applications are open at www.midwestpetrefuge.com/adopt, where you can also browse all of our other available cats.

601 N. Charles St., Portland, IN
Tues–Sat 12–4ish, Fridays until at least 6 PM

Don’t miss it! We are open today 10 to 4, Chips & Trims today 10-3.
05/30/2026

Don’t miss it! We are open today 10 to 4, Chips & Trims today 10-3.

Everybody needs a house hippo! We’ve got three looking for homes right now… a big chonky jasper for $30, a medium pyrite...
05/29/2026

Everybody needs a house hippo!

We’ve got three looking for homes right now… a big chonky jasper for $30, a medium pyrite for $30 (he’s a heavy boy, forewarning), and a carnelian for $10. The carnelian has a little extra face going on, which honestly just gives him character. We love him. 💜

Stop in today 12 until at least 6 PM.

And a heads up: Saturday we’re hosting chips and trims for the rescue, so the store will be open extended hours — 10 AM to 4 PM. Get your pet’s nails trimmed or get them microchipped to help them get back home if they ever wander off. Then come over to the bookstore and adopt a crystal hippo while you’re at it. 😉

601 N. Charles St., Portland, Indiana.

Don’t miss our NEW Fourth Friday Raffle! Tickets on sale now for our new monthly raffle to support Midwest Pet Refuge!Ju...
05/29/2026

Don’t miss our NEW Fourth Friday Raffle!

Tickets on sale now for our new monthly raffle to support Midwest Pet Refuge!

June Prizes include:
1st Prize – Handmade Pastel Chunky Throw Blanket, $80 value (it's gorgeous – see the photo!)
2nd Prize – Mystery Crystal Bookworm Grab Bag, $30 value
3rd Prize – Pet Bed, $15 value
4th Prize – $10 Book Gift Certificate

Tickets: $2 each - 3 for $5 - 15 for $20
(Tickets must be purchased in person)

First Drawing: Friday, June 26 at 8 PM

Cat Tales Bookstore
601 N Charles St, Portland, IN

Every ticket sold goes toward helping animals at Midwest Pet Refuge.
Come in, grab your tickets, and join us for the fun on our next Fourth Friday!

Midwest Pet Refuge is hosting a Chips & Trims Saturday, May 30 from 10-3. 601 N Charles St. Portland, INMicrochips $20Na...
05/26/2026

Midwest Pet Refuge is hosting a
Chips & Trims Saturday, May 30 from 10-3.

601 N Charles St. Portland, IN

Microchips $20
Nail Trims $5 - $10 (depending on size and difficulty)

Please enter at the South door.
NO EARLY ADMITTANCE!

No appointments, it's first come first serve.

Please leash all dogs and crate all cats.
Please give other pets their space.
There are caged cats, rabbits, etc. in the waiting area. It is a pet rescue, so this is unavoidable.
If your dog is overly rowdy around other animals, you can come in alone to check in, then bring the dog straight in once it is your turn.

Unfortunately, we cannot do overly aggressive pets.

All proceeds go to help our adoptable pets.

We do this every 6-8 weeks.

Turtle season has arrived at Cat Tales.We just got in a whole collection of carved stone sea turtles and tortoises in a ...
05/22/2026

Turtle season has arrived at Cat Tales.

We just got in a whole collection of carved stone sea turtles and tortoises in a wide range of materials – pyrite, amethyst, moss agate, mahogany obsidian, aura quartz, and more. Sizes and prices vary, starting at $5 for the tiny ones up to $32 for the big pyrite tortoise.

Every one of them is a little different. Come in and find yours.

601 N. Charles St., Portland, IN

We just got in a little pond situation over here…. New carved stone frogs in ocean jasper, jasper, serpentine, and fire ...
05/21/2026

We just got in a little pond situation over here….

New carved stone frogs in ocean jasper, jasper, serpentine, and fire quartz, priced from $8 to $18. Each one is a little different, which is kind of the whole point with carved stones. And keeping them company, a flock of orange calcite ducks at $5 each.

All of them are in the shop now. Stop in and pick your favorite.

601 N. Charles St., Portland, IN.

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601 N Charles Street
Portland, IN
47371

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(260) 726-3331

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