If you’re leaving town for Thanksgiving, check your cat’s boarding plans while you’re sorting out your own travel. The dates, veterinary records and food instructions are easier to handle now than on the morning you leave.
Check the dates and records first
Start with availability at The Feline Hotel, then agree on drop-off and pickup times. Include the time you need to get home from the airport or your drive, rather than using your flight’s arrival time as your pickup time.
Check your cat’s veterinary records against our current boarding requirements. Staff approval is needed before boarding. If something is missing, you’ll have time to contact your vet and send the records over. The requirements page explains the accepted vaccination histories and test options.
Write down the routine you usually do without thinking
How much food goes in the bowl? Which food does each cat get? Does one eat wet food in the morning and dry food later? Write out the amounts and timing, especially if you’re bringing more than one cat.
If your cat needs medication or other special care, contact us before the stay to confirm the arrangements and supplies. Tell us about changes since the last visit, too. Instructions from a previous stay may no longer describe what your cat needs.
Our boarding checklist covers what to pack. Bring enough permitted food for the stay, your cat’s carrier, agreed care supplies and a washable comfort item. Put belongings in a reusable bag labeled with your cat’s first and last name. We don’t accept raw food, including dehydrated raw food, and food containing wheat gluten isn’t permitted in the group area.
Get the carrier out before departure day
Leave the carrier open in a room your cat uses, with familiar soft bedding inside. That gives your cat time to investigate it before the trip. Cat Friendly Homes recommends making the carrier part of your cat’s everyday surroundings, rather than bringing it out only when it’s time to go somewhere.
Before you pack the car, check your agreed arrival time and read our carrier and transport tips. When you arrive at The Feline Hotel, ring the bell; the front door has a magnetic lock.
Questions about food, records or care arrangements? Contact us before your visit so we can work through the details with you.