Why should I board my cat while I'm away?

It is important to remember that cats do not usually travel well. They usually do not enjoy it, nor do they adapt well to travel. Many people who try to take kitty along with them on their vacation end up spending most of their time searching for their escaped pet. Leaving your cat with friends is just as unsatisfactory to your cat. Cats must go through an adjustment period in a new environment and this means they will not look upon your friend's house as "home" for quite awhile. Therefore, your cat may try to escape from the strange house at every opportunity or hide as a fear reaction. Most cat owners realize that it is not fair to impose this kind of responsibility on their friends, nor is it a safe arrangement for their pets.

Obviously, the most satisfactory way of arranging for such care is to entrust your cat to a qualified cat boarding facility, such as Catopia, where the security arrangements are adequate to insure that your cat will not escape, and where the personnel are trained in observing and handling the problems which may arise in your absence.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept the following forms of payment: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash or checks.

What do I need to bring?

You are welcome to bring many things to Catopia, to make your cat's stay that much more comfortable. For a complete description of what you may bring, please see our what to bring page, by clicking here.

Do you accept volunteers at Catopia?

Yes! In an effort to promote feline friendliness and education about cats, we do accept volunteers on a need basis. Please call our office or stop by for an application.

Can I trust that my kitty will be spoiled?

Absolutely! Our mission is to treat each kitty as our own, and in doing so, we make sure to provide each of our special guests with the best in care from the moment they check in, to the moment that mom or dad comes to pick them up..