About

What We Do

Supervision/Responsibility
The owners of FussyCats Cattery live on site and will be present on a daily basis to exercise supervision and deal with any emergencies whenever cats are boarded at the premises. Emergency staff & additional keyholders also live on the cattery site and nearby.

Sharing
Cats from different households will never share cat units. Family pods are provided for cats from the same household where preferred by the owner.

Access
Access to the cat pods are via a door leading to the safety corridor. The entrance door must be closed and locked on entry before any individual cat pod doors are unlocked or opened. It is the staff member’s responsibility to ensure that this procedure is followed to avoid any escape from cats. Pods will only be opened individually, one at a time, to prevent any cats from different households coming into contact.

Litter Trays
All pods are provided with one litter tray per cat. Litter trays are filled with appropriate wood based cat litter and are situated at least 60cm distance from the resting and feeding areas. Litter trays are cleaned a minimum of twice a day and monitored for additional cleaning as appropriate.

Bedding And Sleeping
Each pod is equipped with an enclosed separate sleeping unit with adequate hiding space. These are separate to the exercise run areas in ‘Walk In’ style areas.

Food Provision
Each cat will be fed according to the owner’s preference and the cat’s own dietary needs. FussyCats Cattery can provide wet and dry cat food unless the cat is on a special diet specified by their vet or owner. We will work with the owner to ensure their cat’s dietary requirements and eating habits are always met. All food is stored and prepared in the kitchen area within the Cattery building. As a minimum, all cats will be fed 2 meals per day, 8 hours apart. Food intake will be monitored on a daily basis and veterinary advice sought if a cat has not eaten for 2 days.

Water Provision
Fresh water is provided for each cat on a daily basis in separate water bowls. Water will be changed daily or sooner if visibly soiled. Water bowls are positioned at a distance from cat litter trays. Water bowls are kept separate from food bowls.

Feline Company & Interactions
Cats are provided with enclosed hiding spaces enabling them to remove themselves from view of other cats. Windows in the cat pods allow a view of the paddock and bird feeders. Cats from different units will not share exercise runs or areas at the same time or in sequence after each other.

Human Company & Interactions
On arrival to the Cattery, our staff will find out from the owner and monitor each cat to ascertain how much human contact it wants and adapt to provide this to minimise stress. Enclosed hiding places are provided for cats to remove themselves, should they wish to avoid human contact.

Disease Control
Full attention will be given to ensuring that the risk of transmitting disease between animals is minimised. The cattery procedure dictates that no cats will be allowed to mix with others, unless from the same household and sharing the same pod. Movement of staff and visitors around the cattery will be minimal, and where necessary, will be supervised. An isolation pod is provided in the cattery and is always kept vacant.

Hygiene
All pens will be thoroughly cleaned with animal-friendly detergents before each cat arrives. Regular monitoring of the cleanliness of each pen will be made during a cat’s stay with any accidents, spillages, or other dirt cleaned immediately. Bedding, litter trays, and feeding bowls will be kept clean and replaced as appropriate. All obvious food waste, soiled litter, and other soiled matter will be removed. Litter trays and feeding bowls are never washed together. Areas are always disinfected between washing the two. Litter trays are cleaned and disinfected at least once per day, or more frequently if necessary. Scratch post and toys are cleaned and sprayed as appropriate.

Vaccination, Fleas, Worms, & Parasites
All cats must have up to date vaccinations prior to coming to the cattery. Any specific advice from vets on cats’ individual health and vaccination history will be sourced on a case by case basis. An up-to-date veterinary health record must be provided by the owner. Vaccinations (including boosters) must have been completed, at the very least, 2 weeks before the cat’s arrival. Homoeopathic vaccination is not acceptable. All cats must be up to date with treatment for fleas and worms. We have treatments on site and if we discover you cat is infected, we reserve the right to treat your cat and charge £12 per treatment.

Veterinary Treatment & Health Care
We are registered with Yorkshire Vets: Thornbury Hospital, 515 Bradford Road, Thornbury, Bradford, BD3 7BA (01274 663 301). If a cat requires veterinary treatment during their stay, we will attempt to contact the owner and/or their emergency contact before making an appointment with the vet. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that somebody who can advocate for their cat is able to respond to us immediately in case of an emergency. If we cannot contact the owner and we believe that the cat needs medical attention urgently, we will make an appointment with the vet and refer all decisions to them. We are not financially responsible for any medical bills that arise during your cat’s stay at FussyCats Cattery. All veterinary fees are the responsibility of the client and will be payable at the time of departure. If medication is necessary, it will be given according to the dosage and frequency details set out on the medical form completed by the owner on arrival. Medication will only be used for the cat for which it is prescribed and following a veterinary surgeon’s instructions. Medications will be clearly labelled and stored safely at the correct temperature. Any unused medicines will be returned to the owner on departure. Where cats require wiping of eyes, grooming, or other cleaning regimes, these will be carried out frequently enough to keep the cat clean and comfortable providing it is safe to do so.

Transportation Of Animals
In the event of having to transport a cat to the vet for treatment, the vehicle used will be considered an extension of the cattery site and will be subject to the same regulations for cleanliness and safety as the cattery building. No animal shall be transported without the use of a suitable, lockable carrier box. No animal will be left unattended in the vehicle or kept in the vehicle other than during the transportation.

Liability
FussyCats Cattery is fully insured to cover loss, injury, illness, or death, this does not cover any pre-existing conditions prior to visit. In the unlikely event a cat should die, burial or incineration will be arranged with the owner’s consent. If the owner wants to make their own arrangements, your pet will be stored on ice.

Fire & Emergencies
Appropriate steps will be taken for the protection of the animals in case of fire and other emergencies. The Cattery office building is equipped with fire extinguishers & blankets which are easily accessible in the event of an emergency. In instances where the cattery pen is affected by an emergency such as fire or flood, all animals will be removed into a temporary location in their personal cat boxes. They will be housed either in the Ancillary Buildings or in extreme cases within the Proprietor’s home.

If the licence was ever suspended or revoked, we would contact the owners/emergency contact to come collect the cats.