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The Getaway Cat Boarding

Quality Cat Boarding

Going away on holiday?

Let your cat enjoy a holiday of their own at Better Pet Vets Getaway Cat Boarding.

From sunny window watching to cosy afternoon naps, our purpose-built cattery is designed for comfort, calm and a little bit of luxury. Our team of vets and nurses are passionate about giving every guest the best possible care, so whether your cat is a curious climber or a quiet nap lover, they’ll feel safe, happy and right at home.

Choose from standard, premium and deluxe suites to suit your budget and your cat’s needs, with options for multiple cats to board together. Every suite has separate areas for sleeping, scratching and toileting, with plenty of room to stretch, play and explore.


What’s Included

  • Spacious multi-level suites with separate living and toilet areas
  • Daily attention and health monitoring by trained staff
  • Fresh vet-recommended meals twice daily and fresh water always available
  • Litter changed twice daily
  • Natural light and a viewing window
  • Comfortable bedding (or bring your own)
  • On-site veterinary care if required
  • Medication and treatments administered as instructed (extra charges may apply)

Don’t forget to pack your cat’s favourite toys and blanket to help them feel at home!

Cat Boarding at Better Pet Vets

Boarding Prices:

🐈 Standard Boarding
$31 (per night)

🐈 Isolated Boarding (sick or unvaccinated)
$34 (per night)

🐈 Multi Cat Discount
$24 (same household only)

🐈 Over 5 Nights Discount
$29 (per night)

🐈 Medicated Boarding
$36 (per night)

🐈 Public Holiday Surcharge
$27 (additional per public holiday)

Cat Boarding at Better Pet Vets

Check-In & Check-Out

General enquiries:
Mon – Fri: 9am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm
Saturday: 9am – 2pm

Admits:
Mon – Fri: 9am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm
Saturday: 9am – 2pm

Discharges:
Mon – Fri: 9am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm
Saturday: 9am – 2pm

Boarding Policies

Booking Requirements

To ensure the safety of all cats, the following are required before your booking is finalised:

  • Up-to-date vaccinations (F3 minimum)
  • Vaccination certificate provided prior to stay (if vaccinated outside of Better Pet Vets)
  • Up-to-date flea and tick prevention (within 3 months)

Due to safetty concerns, we ask that all boarding cats who wear collars be equipped with a break-away collar only. If your cats collar is not a break-away, we kindly ask this is removed prior to boarding.


Payments & Deposits

  • Invoice payments required on date of discharge
  • Accepted payment methods: EFTPOS, cash, card, phone payment
  • Deposit of 50% required to secure public holiday bookings. Deposit is 100% refundable if cancellations occur before 28 days of admission date.


Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations always accepted
  • Public holiday cancellations after 28 days of admission date will result in your deposit being forfeited


Medical Care

Any health concerns will be assessed by our in-house veterinary team and owners will be contacted where possible. Any veterinary treatment costs will be the responsibility of the owner


Personal Items

Owners may bring small comfort items for their cat such as blankets, beds and toys. Items must be clearly labelled. We are not responsible for lost or damaged or soiled items.


Behaviour & Safety

All cats must be manageable and safe to handle. Aggressive or highly stressed cats may require alternative arrangements. We reserve the right to refuse or discontinue barding if the cat’s welfare is compromised.


Emergency Contact

Owners required to provide at least one emergency contact. This chosen contact must be authorised to make decisions if the owner is unavailable.


Our Promise

At Better Pet Vets, we treat every cat like our own. Our goal is to provide a safe, calm, and enriching environment so your cat can relax while you’re away.

Our Facilities

Condos

Spacious single and double condos

Premium Food

Hills premium food as well as other yummy meals such as Tuna

Separate Spaces

Separate living and toilet areas

Quality Time

Cuddles & play time with our trained nurses

Pheromone Therapy

Cattery with Feliway which is a pheromone that helps calm and soothes your cat

Adventure Time

Play time area for ‘out and about’ time to explore more of their surroundings

Outdoor Views

Watch the outside from the safety of inside through large windows

Comfortable Climate

Air conditioning – just to the right temperature

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