Boarding Requirements Checklist?

• All cats must be currently minimum F3 vaccinated (protects against Feline Enteritis, Feline Rhinotracheitis and Feline Calicivirus), and proof of vaccination must be produced at time of admission. Vaccinations only last 12 months. If vaccinations or boosters are due, they do need to be administered no later than 14 days prior to boarding.
• The day before boarding, all cats must be fleaed and wormed (if they are in their current flea treatment / worm treatment – no treatment is required). The best flea treatments we have found to be most effective are: Advantage, Advocate, Bravecto and Revolution in the spot on. Any cats which arrive at our cattery with either fleas or worms will be charged a $35.00 fee for treatment and cleaning. Try to avoid Frontline for boarding.
• If your cat/s require special veterinary diet food, you will need to supply the food for your cat’s holiday. Accommodation costs are not reduced for bringing your own food. All other food is supplied by Scenic Rim Cat Lodge.
• If your cat/s require medication, you will need to supply the medication. Medications need to be clearly marked with cat’s name, instructions and dose. WE DO NOT ADMINISTER INSULIN INJECTIONS – and it would be recommended to contact your local veterinarian, or another cattery who administers insulin injections to organise care while in your absence.
• All cats must arrive in a cat cage and will not be let out until they are in a secure location of the cattery.
• We will only accept cats who have been desexed. Kittens need to be desexed by the age of 6 months or sexual maturity, whichever occurs first.

Vaccination?

All cats must be currently F3, F4 or F5 vaccinated. We do require all cats to have their annual vaccinations 14 days prior to boarding, to ensure they are covered adequately. Vaccinations last 12 months.
For the health and safety of all cats within our establishment, we reserve the right to decline your cat’s admission should the vaccination not be done.

Fleas?

All cats must be fleaed (1 day before admission) and wormed prior to being boarded. Pest Management is of the utmost importance in our cattery environment and if fleas or worms are found on your cat during their stay, they will be administered a flea spot treatment or worm treatment at the owner’s cost. The cost of a flea / worm treatment is $35.00. This fee includes a $15.00 treatment fee, and a $20.00 cleaning fee as flea infestation can affect the whole cattery and its residents. Please note, products such as; Advantage, Advocate, Revolution and Bravecto appear to work best in our cattery environment.

Medication?

All medications provided will be administered as per veterinary instructions. We do keep an accurate record on each cat’s file and also a separate medication register. We do not charge any additional fees for the administration of medications.

Please note: We Do Not Administer Insulin Injections, and it would be recommended to contact your local veterinarian, or another cattery who administers insulin injections to organise care while in your absence.

What happens if my cat is injured or ill?

We will always contact you or an emergency contact, to let you know of any signs of illness we may see and seek vet treatment as needed. We take immediate action on any cats that show signs of illness. We will try and use your own veterinarian (time permitting) or we will use our own veterinarians, whom we have 24-hour access too. Any veterinarian treatment will be billed to the owners for payment.

Do you mix other people’s cats with mine?

No, we never mix other people’s cat/s with your cat/s. If they are not from the same family, then we will not mix them. Time in the play area is strictly family only (Family refers to 1 cat or 2+ cats).

Cattery Business Hours?

Arrivals, departures and inspections

	AM	PM
Monday	7:30 – 10:00am	3:00 – 5:00pm
Tuesday	7:30 – 10:00am	3:00 – 5:00pm
Wednesday	CLOSED	CLOSED
Thursday	7:30 – 10:00am	3:00 – 5:00pm
Friday	7:30 – 10:00am	3:00 – 5:00pm
Saturday	8:00 – 10:30am	3:00 – 5:00pm
Sunday	CLOSED	3:00 – 5:00pm

* CLOSED every WEDNESDAY and all PUBLIC HOLIDAYS including Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

* All other times Strictly by appointment only.
* Out of cattery opening business hours will incur a $75.00 fee.

Any Arrival or Departure outside of the Cat Boarding Opening Hours will incur a $75.00 Out Of Hours Arrival / Departure Fee. 24 hours’ notice must be given and authorised by Scenic Rim Cat Lodge.

As we are CLOSED to arrivals and departures on WEDNESDAY’S & PUBLIC HOLIDAY’S, we will not accept Out Of Hours on those days.

Due to Strict Council regulations and licensing, we will not accept arrivals and departures before the hours of 7:00am, and after the hours of 5:00pm.

What do you feed the guests?

We offer all our feline guests premium Royal Canin dry food, a selection of wet food and fresh meat. Any special veterinarian diets will need to be supplied by the owner.