Luxury Cat Holidays

Thinking of going on holiday sometime soon or even in the next six months? It really is important to make sure your kitty is well taken care of while you are away. While a friend, neighbour or kennel can provide and take good care of your cat, if you can’t find a mate to watch them and you don’t like the idea of a small cage, there is a solution.  Luxurious accommodations are available for your cat while you go on holiday, at relatively inexpensive prices.

Cat Utopia
Location: Doyalson, NSW – Between Sydney and Newcastle.
Accommodations: 5 types of rooms varying from Penthouse Suite to Garden Room. No wire cages and lots of cat amenities.  Utopia offers playtime, catered menu, temperature control, cuddletime and kitty gym. Cats interact with ‘nannies’ daily and receive special visits to ensure they are happy. Services depend on the room chosen and grooming can cost extra depending on the feline.
Cost: $20-50 per night (if cat checks out after 11am you will be charged an extra night)
Book: At least 2 weeks prior.  By December 1st and there is a minimum booking required during holidays.
Conditions: Only fully vaccinated cats, no tours during peak times
Contact: bookings@catutopia.com.au

The Kitty Ritz
Location: Bathhurst, NSW
Accommodations: Floor to ceiling window rooms with small chain link around large spacious rooms. Cats each have individual outdoor area and room with hammock, heated bed and toys. Cats are fully supervised by owner who lives onsite. Cats enjoy a catered menu, gym area, and attention.
Cost: Must contact owner to arrange accommodations. Grooming and play services no additional cost
Book: By appointment and personal contact
Conditions: Only fully vaccinated cats
Contact: Telephone: 02 6337 1912

Cat Shack
Location: Narre Warren North, Victoria
Accommodations: 12 cat rooms with scratching post, cat ramp, and temperature control. Walls are wired but rooms are very large and not cage-like. Every cat room has a view of the office and owners interact with cats.  No extra charge for grooming or feeding.  Rooms are cleaned as soon as needed and once daily.  Owner receives pet updates via email if requested. Special care is taken of recently ill pets.
Cost: $15 per night for single cat; $20 for two cats sharing a room (No charge for day of departure if picked up by 11am)
Book: Christmas must book at least 2 weeks in advance.
Conditions: Only fully vaccinated cats. Shot record required 14 days prior to stay.
Contact: catshack@fastmail.fm Telephone: (03) 9700 6003

Cats R Us
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Accommodations: Large rooms with access to the fountain and garden area. Rooms are available for families or singular cats. No wire used except in the garden room. Staff is well trained and owners are on property. Services include: temperature control, individual bed, catered menu, baskets, toys and perches for every kind of cat.  There is a garden that has several attractions for your cat such as a fountain, hammocks and scratching pole and an indoor play area with a fountain as well.
Cost: $19 per day, no charge for day of departure if picked up by noon
Conditions: Vaccination record required and must be fully vaccinated 7 days prior to arrival. Christmas and Easter booking minimums and fees apply.
Contact: cats@catsrus.com.au Telephone: (03) 9707 4740

Barkingham Palace
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Accommodations: Cage less Cattery and Dog  boarding (if you have a pup as well), all cats are in the cattery free to roam about the facility which is secure but allows cats to mingle and explore all the time. Each cat is provided with its own food, little tray and kennel but door is left open or can be closed per owners request. There are tons of things for cat to do; there are trees, shelves, scratching posts and a fenced yard.  Photos provided of your pet while you are away available online
Cost: $16.00 per day.
Conditions: Must provide details before enrolling cat. Discounts for long stays but minimum requirements and extra charges apply during peak season.
Contact: enquiries@barkinghampalace.com.au Telephone: 03 9716 2456

So your cat isn’t able to go on holiday with you. Hopefully you can find the right accommodation so both you and your cat can be happy while you are separated. Enjoy your holiday and hopefully your cat will too!

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