Cattery East St. Louis, IL

Cattery in East St. Louis, IL. When you leave town for a few days you want to be sure that your cat is safe and happy. Cats Only’s Cattery offers a safe and fun environment for your feline family member , and our associates love cats as much as you do. A cattery won’t be able to replace your scent and your special bond with your cat, but a caring East St. Louis, IL cattery will put your cat at ease and keep them stress free, while keeping them clean and happy. If you’re worried about finding a cattery that will give your fluffball the affection and attention he or she deserves, call us today at (618) 772-8315.

Contrary to other East St. Louis, IL catteries or pet hotels, Cats Only is exactly what our name implies: a place exclusively for cats. There won’t be any dogs barking, or any other animals that could distress your cat. Cats Only is a cage-free cattery, and our suites are designed for the comfort and security of your cat or cats. Our Standard Suite can lodge up to two cats, the Queen Suite three or four cats, and the King Suite five or six. Whatever your cat’s age or personality, Cats Only will make sure they have a comfortable and enjoyable experience when you board them at our cattery.

Why to Board Your Cat in a Cattery

Many East St. Louis, IL cat owners are anxious that boarding their cat at a cattery will be stressful for their feline, and think the best option might be to leave them at home and have someone check up on them. Many people falsely think cats as being low maintenance. Cats are social animals and can grow lonely and worried if left by themselves. Additionally, in the unfortunate event that a natural disaster occurs and damages your house while you are gone, or your cat experiences a medical emergency, nobody would be there to help them.

If you have several cats in your East St. Louis, IL family, they’ll all be able to stay together in the same living space to cheer each other up and keep each other company.

How to Choose the Right Cattery for Your Cat

There’s a lot that goes into choosing the best cattery for your cat. The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) has recommended standard minimum requirements when deciding on a cattery, and at Cats Only we exceed every one. Here are a few things to consider when choosing the best East St. Louis, IL cattery for your cat:

Living Space and Primary Enclosure. When deciding on a cattery, your first thought might be about where they’ll be spending a good portion of their time. Cats Only is a cage-free, no dogs allowed cattery with roomy and pleasant suites for your cat. Each of our three suite sizes has a litter box with a privacy curtain, a window that looks at the outdoors, scratching posts, a bed, and shelves and counters they can play on, or hide under to feel safe. There’s also a lot of light during the day so they won’t be left in the dark.
The Staff. Whether you have a kitten or a grimalkin, you want to know that the person taking care of them cares as much about cats as you do. At Cats Only, we specialize in cats and our East St. Louis, IL staff is specifically trained with how to understand and handle cats. We love giving them affection and attention, and even have a designated playroom so more venturesome cats can get one-on-one play time with one of our associates. In addition to giving your cat attention over the course of the day, we triple check on each cat when we arrive in the morning and when we leave at night. Our attentive staff ensure your cat is fed twice a day and always has enough water.
Amenities. Your cat just being fed and safe isn’t enough, you want them to be somewhere they’ll be pampered. In addition to our playroom and roomy suites, the Cats Only East St. Louis, IL cattery offers professional grooming services so your cat can be bathed, trimmed, have their ears clean, and their nails trimmed. Our master feline groomer has been certified by the National Cat Groomers Institute (NCGI), so you can be confident your furry family member will be getting the best possible spa treatment.
Healthcare. Administering medication to a cat can be difficult, and any East St. Louis, IL cattery should have staff specifically trained on how to administer medication properly. Additionally, it’s important for a cattery to have vaccination and flea-free requirements in order for your cat not to get sick. Any cat that gets fleas while at our cattery will be given a flea bath immediately.
Cleanliness and Sanitation. A dirty and unclean living space can make your cat uncomfortable and, even worse, sick. Our East St. Louis, IL facility is flea-free, the rooms are clean, and the litter box is cleaned two times a day. Food is kept away from the litter box so there isn’t any cross-contamination.

Before you decide on a cattery, it’s a good idea to visit it and see the facilities for yourself. Is it clean? Does it smell? Are there stress triggers such as distractions and noises? Is the staff committed and knowledgeable? Will your cat be forced to stay with cats from different homes that he or she doesn’t know and isn’t comfortable with? These are all important questions you should ask yourself before deciding whether your cat should stay at a specific cattery.

How You Can Help Your Cat’s Stay at a Cattery

We strive to make your cat’s stay with us as pleasant and fun as possible, but we know they are going to miss you. Still, there are a number of things you can do to make your cat’s stay better and limit any stress-inducing changes while you’re gone:

Bring your cat’s preferred food and their favorite treats
Bring a favorite blanket or an article of your clothing so they have their favorite familiar scents to accompany them
Bring any of your cat’s favorite toys so they’ll be reminded of home and all the fun times you and your cat have together

Surrounding your cat with familiar objects and scents from you and your home will remind them you’re coming back and will help ease any anxiety they may feel.

Cats Only Cattery Is the Right Choice for Your Kitty

Our East St. Louis, IL cattery will make sure your cat's basic needs are met, they’re given adequate room to run around, and have a comfortable setting so they can be stress-free. At Cats Only, each cat is given VIP treatment by our cat loving staff. Call us today at (618) 772-8315 or come visit us in person to see why Cats Only is the best cattery option for your feline furball.