Archive for the 'cat boarding' Category

How much does it cost in Baltimore to board a cat at a veterinary place or a cat/dog hotel per day?

I don’t have a cat yet but planning to get one. I am a bit concerned about not having enough people to take care of it in case I go on a long trip for more than two weeks. There are apparently some cat/dog hotels and pet boarding places in Baltimore but I couldn’t figure [...]

Going away for a week. Better to get a cat sitter or board the cat?

I’ll be heading out of town for a little over a week.
I’m wondering…
Would it be better for the cat to board the cat? or..
to get a cat sitter that would check on her every-other day?
Do not board, this is traumatic for a cat. Cat sitter, hands down. I even in the past have set out [...]

How can I prepare my cat for her boarding keeping in mind that she’s a house cat?

She’s attached to us but UNFORTUNATELY we can’t take her with us for many reasons. I’m afraid she’s gonna get depressed or hates us! How to deal with this?? Please help me out deal with this she’s very sensitive & dear to me..
My very attached house cat has been boarded a [...]

What bus company will allow me to bring a cat on board?

I’m looking to bring a cat from Long Island, NY to Boston, MA. If I put this cat in a travel-crate and make sure it keeps quiet, what company will allow me to bring it on the bus?
None. Cats smell

Saw an advert for a dog and cat boarding kennel today, and they also touted a ’solarium-style cattery’ on site

… does that mean they also have a house of ill-repute with a sun roof on the premises?
uh..is it bad that the first thought I had was the same as yours..
Sigh.
Answer: could be….could be.

What do you look for in a boarding kennel when it is necessary to leave your dog or cat?

First – I ask friends who have boarded their pets for a recommendation. I check out cleanliness at the Kennel. Will they do special diets. Does the animal have a heated enclosure – does the animal have a run area. Are bigger and more aggressive dogs kept from the little ones. [...]

Where can I board my cat for 4 1/2 months with no real vets around where I live?

Does anyone know other then a vet kennel where or how to go about boarding my cat for about 4 1/2 months? I am willing to pay, but only have about one vet/kennel near where I live to house her.
I am moving to Gatlinburg TN and for the first 4 months I will be traveling [...]

Northern Va: Cat sitting exchange/boarding?

We will be out of the country for 3-4 months and would like to have a nice family take care of our cat during that time. He is a smart 3 year old coon cat with a lot of character. We would do the same in exchange (or pay for the boarding). Anyone interested?
Hi there [...]

Is it okay to leave cat alone for 5 days and 4 nights?

I will be going on a trip and will be about 400 miles away. I can’t bring the cat with me. My cat seems pretty good on his own, but I have left him for no more than 1 night alone. The other time I left him with my mom for 4 [...]

I have a very old, spoiled cat who hates it when I go on vacation. Anyone ever board their cat?

I have someone who can check on him every day, but he doesn’t like her very much. I just wonder what other people’s experience with boarding cats has been.
I am a pet sitter and I go to people’s home’s to take care of their animals when they are gone. I’ve also been doing cat rescue [...]