Boarding

The accomodation comprises of full height chalets, fully insulated which are heated in winter. Each chalet has its own generous run, overlooking a large peaceful garden, where the guests can watch the wildlife. There are three larger pens available for family groups of up to five cats. Should your cat become ill during its stay, we have a separate isolation pen available.

A wide variety of cat foods are available, so most diets can be catered for. With my experience as a nurse, I am competent to undertake the giving of medications and injections; these are charged for accordingly. Veterinary care will be available promptly if the need should arise.

• The chalets take one or two cats and three units take up to five cats – sharing of units is only for cats from the same household.
• Beds with cosy fleecy blankets, scratching posts, floor mats, food dishes and various toys are all supplied clean and fresh – the chalets are heated during the colder months.
• The chalets are separated by removable sneeze barriers.
• Chalets open onto a safety corridor, with all corridor outer doors having safety closing.
• The cattery overlooks the garden area where there is always plenty to keep the cats interest and attention with many wild birds and other visitors.

Charges are on a nightly basis, and our current charges can be seen here. The cattery is open all year round, with the exception of one week in winter for maintenance, Christmas day, Boxing day and New Years day.

Any inspection of the cattery is welcomed. For an appointment to view the cattery, or for any further information, please telephone 01384 252306.

What you should bring with your cat:

• Cats in strong secure carriers
• Up to date vaccination cards (see health vaccination requirements)
• Medications (if any)
• Prescription Diets (if any)

Optional things to bring:

• Small blanket or something similar from home to put in bed to initially help cats settle
• Favourite toy or two

Boarding Acceptance Requirements

Only fully vaccinated cats will be accepted for boarding and we will require proof of vaccination on admission. Male cats over 6 months will only be accepted if they have been neutered.

Any cats showing signs of illness will not be accepted. Arranged arrival and departure times must be adhered to.

Vaccinations – Cat Flu & Enteritis Vaccines

All cats entering the cattery must have up to date vaccinations against Upper Respiratory Infections (cat flu) and enteritis (the two basic vaccines requirement). All cats must be vaccinated annually, with the annual booster no more than 3 months overdue.

Overdue boosters (more than 3 months overdue) requires the cat to be started again with the two part vaccination (3 weeks apart), then allowing a week before the cat is eligible to board – making a total period of 4 weeks from the first part vaccination to when the cat is safe to board.

To avoid potential problems when arriving for boarding, if you are unsure at all of your cats vaccinations please telephone the cattery prior to boarding to check if your vaccinations are covered, as we cannot accept cats that are not fully vaccinated.