Cattery

Originally constructed for the RSPCA this substantial flat roof building has been completely refurbished to provide 1 triple, 4 single and 6 double pens. It is sound proofed and automatically ventilated with heating and both natural and artificial light. Cats are provided with plastic beds and vet-bedding unless owners prefer to bring their cats own bedding. We also provide scratch posts and toys and owners may also provide toys providing they are safe to leave with the cat unsupervised.

Cattery Routine
Occasionally a cat will just want to be left alone but usually they enjoy trips with the staff into the corridors and kitchen (and a cuddle). Obviously security is important but we have devised a routine that we believe is in the cats' best interest whilst staying with us.

We let the cats individually into the common areas between 5 and 7 times a day starting at about 7am and sometimes finishing about 1am the next morning. They get 5 to 10 minutes each during which time their pens are checked and cleaned as necessary and we spend time playing or otherwise interacting with the cat. We prefer to feed twice per day but we usually leave dry food in the pen. So on average we interact with each cat 8 times a day.

Feeding
We believe it best to try and keep the cat on its normal diet whilst it is in the cattery and we stock most of the popular quality brands. Owners can supply their own food if they wish. We do not stock prescription foods.

Medication
We are happy to administer medication including insulin injections etc.

Veterinary Attention
If, in our opinion, the cat needs to see a vet we will in a non-urgent situation normally take it to your own vet. In an emergency we will use Tiptree Veterinary Centre.