Business Details
7 Years
experience
Trusted 5-Star Cat Boarding in Rochford, Essex
The Friendly Cattery provides premium cat boarding services in Rochford, Essex, offering a calm, clean, and secure environment for all felines. Our experienced team ensures every cat receives tailored care, with accommodation options ranging from standard pens to spacious family units. Each pen features multiple levels for climbing enrichment, temperature-controlled comfort, and safety-focused design. We prioritise feline well-being through daily cleaning protocols, premium feeding options from leading brands, and enrichment activities including toys, scratching posts, and designated quiet spaces.Owners receive regular updates via phone, email, or private photo sharing, while advanced security measures including double-door systems, CCTV, and alarms guarantee peace of mind. Our vaccination requirements and council-registered licensing demonstrate our commitment to maintaining industry-leading standards in cat care.
Services
Cat Boarding
Vaccination Checks
Enrichment Activities
Feeding Services
Secure Accommodation
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We provide climate-controlled cattery pens with enrichment features for feline well-being
- Our team offers daily updates and photo sharing for owner reassurance
- We maintain rigorous cleaning and vaccination protocols for cat safety
- Our facilities include family-sized pens accommodating up to 4 cats
- We operate under council-registered licensing with advanced security systems
Services
Cat Boarding
Our licensed cattery provides secure, climate-controlled boarding with multi-level pens for climbing and relaxation. Each unit maintains optimal temperature through heated winter environments and ventilated summer spaces, ensuring year-round comfort for cats of all ages and sizes.
Enrichment Activities
Daily enrichment includes climbing structures, scratching posts, and interactive toys to stimulate natural behaviours. We encourage mental engagement through environmental design while respecting individual cats' need for quiet retreat spaces during their stay.
Feeding Services
We offer premium dry and wet food options from leading brands including Whiskas, Felix, and Sheba. Special dietary requirements are accommodated with cooked chicken and tuna provisions, while owners may supply preferred food choices for continuity of care.
Security Systems
Advanced security features include double-door access systems, CCTV monitoring, and alarm protection during out-of-hours periods. Our staff-only areas and controlled visitor access ensure maximum safety for all resident cats throughout their boarding experience.
Owner Updates
We provide regular progress updates through phone calls, emails, or private photo sharing via Facebook Messenger. Owners receive timely information about their cat's adjustment and well-being during their stay at our licensed facility.
Questions
What vaccination records are required for cat boarding?
All cats must have up-to-date vaccinations for Feline Infectious Enteritis and Feline Calicivirus. Proof of vaccination must be presented upon arrival at our licensed facility.
Can I visit my cat during their stay?
Visits are welcome during our opening hours: 10am-12pm daily and 4pm-5pm Monday-Friday. Please note we're closed on major holidays including Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
How do you handle special dietary requirements?
We provide various premium food options and can accommodate special diets with cooked chicken, tuna, or owner-supplied food to ensure your cat's specific nutritional needs are met.
What security measures are in place?
Our facility features double-door systems, CCTV monitoring, and alarm protection during out-of-hours periods to ensure maximum safety for all cats in our care.
How are cat interactions managed?
Each pen provides multiple levels and private spaces to allow cats to retreat when desired. We maintain separate accommodation units to prevent direct contact between non-related feline guests.
