Contented Cats
Boarding Cattery
01994 240337
The holiday home your pet would choose...

Cattery Services

Attention and Care

We provide personal loving care and attention with regular stroking, playing and talking to just as he/she would get at home and also provide radio at all times during the day.

Food

We provide food but do ask you to supply the food if your cat has a special diet. There is no need to bring water or food dishes as these are provided here.

Bedding

Bedding is provided although you can bring along any bedding you wish to, this is a good idea as it has a familiar smell from home and helps him/her settle in quickly although a towel will do the same job.

Brushing/Grooming

We will groom your cat daily unless you specify not to. A familiar brush or comb from home is useful although we do have a supply here.

Toys

You are most welcome to bring any toys that you wish, although if you forget we do have a selection for use in each unit.

Vaccinations

Every cat staying with us must have a current vaccination against cat 'flu and feline enteritis and we are required by law to keep the vaccination certificate on site during your cat's stay with us.

New regulations state all cats must have been treated for worms and fleas and be protected for the duration of their stay. We will need to see proof of this by means of a Vets stamp on your cat's record card or a recent receipt from your pets supplier.

Useful Tips

At Contented Cats we recommend that you keep your cat indoors in plenty of time before starting your journey, as many like to go off exploring making it difficult to get them in and making you stressed, just before you set off. Many cats associate the carry box with a visit to the vets, which can be a stressful time for them, so it might be best to keep the carry box out of sight until your cat is secure indoors.

Some cats do not travel well and can mess their carry box, thus making the journey uncomfortable for both you and your pet. If you wish, remove all food 12 hours before the journey time, this may cut down on mess, but as always make sure there is plenty of fresh water available. They will then receive food on arrival with us.

On your cat’s first stay with us you will be asked to fill out a simple registration card, this is mainly for emergency numbers and your vet’s name and telephone number. Please allow a little extra time for this.

Cat Facts

Here are some cat facts and things you may not know that you might be interested in.

  • Stroking a cat can help you to relieve stress, and the feel of a purring cat on your lap gives a sense of security and comfort.
  • Humans have 206 bones in there body but a cat has 230 bones.
  • A cat's hearing is much more sensitive than dogs.
  • A female cat will be pregnant for between 62 and 65 days from conception to delivery.
  • The normal average litter of kittens is between 2 - 6 kittens.
  • The cat's tail is used to maintain balance.
  • Cats eat grass to help their digestion and aid them to get rid of any fur in their stomachs.
  • A healthy cat has a temperature of between 38 and 39 degrees Celcius.
  • Cats actually have the largest eyes of any mammals.
  • Cats will purr loudly when they are distressed or in pain therefore purring does not always mean that a cat is happy.
  • An indoor-only cat can live up to 16 years or longer.
  • Cats on average sleep for 16 hours a day.

Cat related Links

Here are some links related to cats that you might be interested in.

  • GCCF - The GCCF is the primary governing body of the Cat Fancy in the United Kingdom - the feline equivalent of the Kennel Club.
  • I Love Cats - The top rated cat websites with the largest cat directory.
  • Absolutely Cats - A dedicated to the world of the domesticated feline.