Terms and Conditions

Boarding policies, vaccination rules, and guidelines.

Boarding Policies & Guidelines

Please select any section below for full details regarding health requirements, booking fees, peak times, and daily care.

Vaccinations & Health Requirements

All cats must be fully vaccinated and accompanied with a valid up-to-date vaccination certificate, which we need to sight. Boosters must have been administered no less than 14 days prior to arrival.

Parasite Control & Admission Restrictions

Cats must be flea and worm treated before entry. Not all flea treatments are effective; please ask your vet for advice. If fleas are suspected or detected we will treat them. The cost of any flea or worm treatment necessary during a cat's stay (including flea treatment for the pen and surrounding areas) will be charged to the customer.

We cannot accept male cats over 7 months old that have not been neutered, pregnant, or nursing queens.

No cat suffering from, or suspected to be suffering from, any infectious or contagious disease can be accepted. We reserve the right to refuse admission to any cat showing signs of ill health. Owners will appreciate that this is essential in order to safeguard the health of all cats boarded. If a cat is found to have a contagious disease, a £35.00 deep cleaning charge will be made.

Cats must be brought to the cattery in a secure carrier which will be stored on the premises.

Medication Administration

We are happy to accommodate cats on medication. We can administer medication either orally or in food. Medication should be in original containers within a labelled clear plastic bag along with instructions on usage. The more we are aware of the cat's health, the better, should we need to contact a vet.

Veterinary Care & Emergencies

Should your cat need to see a vet during the stay, from our experience we will determine if the cat needs urgent attention. In which case we will contact your vet, or if unavailable, our vets (The Vale Veterinary Centre, Tiverton). We will also attempt to inform you or your emergency contacts.

All vet fees are the responsibility of the customer and payable on departure. If we have to take your cat to the vets, a charge of £7.00 is payable per journey to cover travel expenses.

Feeding & Special Diets

We try to feed your cats with the same food they have at home and will discuss this at the time of booking. We maintain a stock of popular brands. We generally supply the food unless there is a special diet, in which case you will be asked to bring the food. All cats are fed twice a day. Kittens, older cats, and specific diets can be fed according to their special needs. Clean fresh water is available at all times.

Right of Refusal

We reserve the right to refuse a cat for boarding including, but not limited to, signs of illness, no valid vaccination and agressive behaviour.

Charges, Deposits & Cancellations

Charges are per day. All fees are to be settled on collection; for new customers, we request payment before or at the beginning of the stay. Payment is by cash, cheque, debit, or credit cards. A £20.00 non-refundable deposit is required per cat to secure the boarding dates. A cancellation fee of the deposit amount will be charged if less than 14 days' notice is given.

Peak Times & Pick-Up / Drop-Off Hours

Peak times: 1st April to 31st August and 10th December to 15th January.
Non-peak times: All other dates.

During peak times we require pick-up times between 9:00am and 12:30pm, and drop-off is between 1:30pm and 5:30pm.

Christmas & New Year Minimum Booking

Between 20th December and 5th January there is a minimum 5 day boarding fee.

Liability & Care

Cats are boarded on the basis that although every care and attention will be given, we accept no responsibility for any loss or injury.

Uncollected Pets & Rehoming Policy

If pets aren't collected within 14 days of the date on which s/he is due to leave the cattery, and no communication is received from the owner, a decision to rehome the pet will be made at the cattery owners' discretion.

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