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Topic ID 5880

29/03/2011 by newgirl

Catteries or cat sitters

Can anyone recommend either a good cattery or reliable cat sitters please? Any ball park guesses at costs of either would also be appreciated. Thanks

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29/03/2011 by minnie

A couple of years ago I looked into this and originally booked Kosy Kats. I think from memory it was about £25 for a double pen and 50p per tablet given. I looked at Bayford and knew as soon as I arrived there that I wouldn't be booking. I then discovered that Jan at Chestnut vets also feeds cats and small animals in their own homes. She charged £8 a visit. I booked her for twice a day and was still half the cost of the cattery. She didn't charge any extra for tablets (and believe me, there were loads to be given) I did give her extra though. Have already booked her again for this year. HTH

Reply ID 80322

29/03/2011 by Ewoowar

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Originally posted by newgirl
Can anyone recommend either a good cattery or reliable cat sitters please? Any ball park guesses at costs of either would also be appreciated. Thanks

We've been happy with Kosy Kats in the past..... Kosy Kats 40 Brickendon Lane Brickendon Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8NU 01992 511462 ......though I have to say I only use a cattery as a last resort. I prefer neighbours who are happy to pop in and open the cat flap in the morning and close it at night. The cats are happier in their own home.

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29/03/2011 by steven

We use Pampuss Mews (catteries are last resorts for us too) and couldn't recommend them enough, neither of ours have any teeth due to mistreatment by previous owners and they were looked after perfectly. Forgot to add prices. I think they went up slightly recently, something like £14 a day, but that was for two cats in their own pens but with access between them. They were in there for four weeks, one of our return flights was cancelled and there was no problem with extending their stay the extra day.

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29/03/2011 by Kitty Kat

I've got a gun!

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29/03/2011 by Loving Whale

Oh dear! Did we hit the sherry a little early today KK? Not very supportive of your fellow felines?[xx(]

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Originally posted by Kitty Kat
I've got a gun!

Reply ID 80343

30/03/2011 by Firedupinside

We have two cats and always ask Tasha to look after them for us in our own home... PM me if you want her details!

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30/03/2011 by newgirl

Does Tasha work at Chestnuts vets too? Or is she an independent sitter? thank you

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08/01/2012 by farmash

Sorry to open up this topic again. However I am looking for a cattery, and quite fussy about my requirements. I would like a spacious run, the ability to see other cats, and the outside world, and more importantly someone to give him some attention whilst I'm away. I know that Pampuss Mews and Kozy Kats have been recommended, but are there any others in the area that people would be happy to use. I dont really want to use a cat sitter as had a bad experience with the last one. Thank you

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08/01/2012 by SallyB

I have two very reliable regular catsitters who don't charge. Can't imagine paying £14 a day every time I'm away overnight. Guess I'm just lucky to have helpful and non-greedy friends and neighbours. One of them might be able to catsit for you if you have no luck with a cattery.

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09/01/2012 by Bengeobabe

Mrs Izzard at Tewin Cattery. Not overly cheap, but she does seem to care about the cats. we've used her for years 01438 798476

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10/01/2012 by Rooster

Ring Verna Akers on 07985145208. She is also a veterinary nurse.

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09/02/2012 by SallyB

I know you all think I'm made but this is a serous request. If I'm away one weekend and it's forecast to be -15 or colder could I get somebody to pipesit for me as well as catsit? It's just that last year I had a burst pipe and I was in at the time and fortunately caught it. I couldn't get a plumber in. Fortunately my neighbour fixed it for nothing. However if this had happened when I was out there'd have been nobody here to turn off the stop cock, collect the gushing water in large kitchen pans, and fix the pipes after the system had drained. It would have been a total ruin! So I'd rather have somebody here should I ever have to go away and if it's forecast to be extremely cold. Somebody has already said they would, in this situation, come in and run the taps occasionally but wouldn't commit to staying here 24/7.

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09/02/2012 by James007

No neighbours to trust SallyB?

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10/02/2012 by SallyB

Yes James but they will only know if my leak is big enough to infiltrate their property. Can't imagine they would come and sit here 24/7 and leave their own properties unattended.