8 December 2020

Canberra cattery recommendations?

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Christmas holidays will soon be upon us, so it’s time to consider what to do with the kitty-cat whilst away.

Although he’s black and white so would fit in quite nicely with the drain cats, I’m thinking of placing him in a cattery over the Christmas period.

Any suggestions of good catteries in Canberra? I’m not too fussed on the price; I just want to make sure puss receives some quality care.

From perusing their website, Curtin Cat Care looks reasonable, but does anyone have personal experience with them?

And on an unrelated note, are there any pet grooming places in Canberra that trim/clip cats? We appear to have an abundance of dog groomers, but I’ve yet to see a listing that mentions cats.

Is that because it’s not advisable to clip them?

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We’ve used Curtin Cat Care for a number of years. Most recently in late 2010. Can’t recommend them too highly. They do home visits as well – we’ve used both services.

we provide an In-Home Pet Care Service called All Animal Minding Service which is a great alternative to kennels. http://www.AllAnimalMinders.com.au

gourmetmumma11:59 am 26 Nov 10

I am keen to find out if anyone has heard of or used a private cattery on Wandana Winery Estate run by the Bates family?? They don’t actively advertise only via our vet at Gungahlin and some pet stores. I made a visit to check it out and it seems OK however I didn’t like the fact that there was only 1 cat in the cattery at the time and there didn’t seem a huge amount of human contact or anything much to look at. My first impression is that if it’s a busy place it must be good as people want their pets to stay there.
I have used Best Friends Pet Centre once and from face value I liked it but they are not keen to have people look at their facilities and to me that means they have something to hide so I’m hesitant to go back.

Woody Mann-Caruso3:45 pm 01 Nov 10

Captain RAAF, I’m starting to think you may be just a little bit fruity.

Like Carmen Miranda’s hat.

And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, Captain. You should be loud and proud, free to admit ‘Top Gun’ is your favourite movie.

georgesgenitals3:36 pm 01 Nov 10

My cat can down a bottle of scotch in under 20 seconds…

Holy crap – that must have been some adventure when it made its escape from Tara…

Captain RAAF3:22 pm 01 Nov 10

Kan said :

Very funny Captain RAAF. There you go again with the stereotypes. So if you have shave your head, own a cat and ride a bike you’re gay? My male gay friends……….

You just don’t know when to shut up do you?

Captain RAAF, I’m starting to think you may be just a little bit fruity.

Very funny Captain RAAF. There you go again with the stereotypes. So if you have shave your head, own a cat and ride a bike you’re gay? My male gay friends (who have full heads of hair, don’t ride motorbikes, and own dogs) will laugh when I let them know you think my spouse bats for the other team. I think you’re the one obsessed with homosexuality. Do you need to talk about it? I’m sure there’s a helpline or two for those who want to come out of the closet.

Yes, my cat does chase birds – I admit it. Guilty as charged. Killing them? Maybe once a year. How do I know? Like all felines, he brings them in to show me. What breed? Those dreadful non native Indian Minors which have decimated native bird populations. I would like to think he’s doing his bit for the environment.

georgesgenitals1:49 pm 01 Nov 10

Shaving a cat? Real men use wax…

RIIIIIPPPP!

Captain RAAF1:39 pm 01 Nov 10

Kan said :

This cat chases birds.

by ‘chases’ I assume you mean hunts and therefore kills, native birds.

You and your homosexual husband are, I’m afraid, part of the problem.

Captain RAAF1:36 pm 01 Nov 10

Kan said :

My husband rides a motorbike, shaves his head, drinks beer and lots of it, loves wearing offensive t-shirts and flannies and would never ever drink latte. Only a tall strong black for him. The irony is that the long haired cat was his choice.

I hate to be the one to break this to you but….your husband is a homosexual.

Reply to Captain RAAF – I did laugh when I read your account of clipping the cat. However, I can immediately tell that you have no idea about cat owners. You’ve put us all into a ‘box’. My husband rides a motorbike, shaves his head, drinks beer and lots of it, loves wearing offensive t-shirts and flannies and would never ever drink latte. Only a tall strong black for him. The irony is that the long haired cat was his choice. This cat is 8 kilos, never cleans himself, loves to pick fights with the other boys, eats too much, chases birds and spends half his time asleep. If he was a human – he’d be the typical Aussie larrikin.

BTW we have clipped the cat and did such an awful job that we laughed at him for weeks.

The TV is has all sorts of ads for this gel stuff which removes all hair from the roots. I see no reason it wouldn’t work on your cat.

Captain RAAF said :

Kan said :

…or take him to Belconnen Animal Hospital where they do a great ‘lion’ cut. However, it costs around $100 because they need to use a general anaesthetic.

You do know this is just a cat don’t you? Heard of clippers and gaffer tape? Tape the feet together and clip away or ask your husband to put his latte mochachino down for a minute and hold the cat while you hook in with the Wahl, loads of benefits for you, hubby get’s a workout, you get some practice at cutting hair so you can embarass the kids when they go to high school and you save a hundred bucks!

Another good method is to cut a hole in a piece of particleboard that is just big enough for cat to fit his head in, have his fave toy on the other side and when he pops his little head in the hole KERPOW!!!!! Hubby, in one smooth motion, puts down his hair curlers and dives on said cat, holding it firmly in place while you reach for the ‘Wahl Cat massacrerer 5000’. Hours of fun for the whole family!

Love it, I have a whole mental picture going of this, priceless and piss funny

Captain RAAF8:07 am 29 Oct 10

Kan said :

…or take him to Belconnen Animal Hospital where they do a great ‘lion’ cut. However, it costs around $100 because they need to use a general anaesthetic.

You do know this is just a cat don’t you? Heard of clippers and gaffer tape? Tape the feet together and clip away or ask your husband to put his latte mochachino down for a minute and hold the cat while you hook in with the Wahl, loads of benefits for you, hubby get’s a workout, you get some practice at cutting hair so you can embarass the kids when they go to high school and you save a hundred bucks!

Another good method is to cut a hole in a piece of particleboard that is just big enough for cat to fit his head in, have his fave toy on the other side and when he pops his little head in the hole KERPOW!!!!! Hubby, in one smooth motion, puts down his hair curlers and dives on said cat, holding it firmly in place while you reach for the ‘Wahl Cat massacrerer 5000’. Hours of fun for the whole family!

My three boys have been at three catteries in Canberra and there’s only one I would recommend – Miss ‘U’ Motel, Kaleen, ph 62426899. It’s run by the Kippax vet nurse as mentioned in a previous post. Unfortunately, as the owner offers such great service, her cattery is booked months in advance. Don’t even try for Christmas – she has a waiting list!

BTW I also have a long haired cat who doesn’t like to clean himself – he thinks he’s a dog. Due to his lack of grooming skills, we either trim him with a Wahl hair clipper (only when he’s in a laid back mood) or take him to Belconnen Animal Hospital where they do a great ‘lion’ cut. However, it costs around $100 because they need to use a general anaesthetic.

Oscillate Wildly11:10 pm 27 Oct 10

Another vote for Curtin Cat Care, but as others have pointed out, they are booked up well in advance for the holiday season. Wish there were more catteries like them around, Oscar’s Feline Retreat was similar, but they haven’t been operating for a few years now.

Not in Canberra but you could try…

http://www.pawtailsboarding.com.au/index.htm

They have a shuttle service to and from Canberra. I’ve heard good things.

Bendora is probably safe for your cat now that there is no risk of it freezing.

georgesgenitals7:42 pm 27 Oct 10

Oh, and use Sonza Boarding Kennels on the road to Bungendore. Bit of a drive, but they do a really good job, and have a vet on site.

georgesgenitals7:40 pm 27 Oct 10

Indi said :

I’d advise to take great care when trimming your pussy

Tasted like fish.

georgesgenitals7:39 pm 27 Oct 10

Gantz said :

Tara lost my cat.

Maybe they’ve improved over the past five years, but they still lost my cat.

They lost your cat?!?! What was the explanation??

Tasted like chicken.

Indi said :

I’d advise to take great care when trimming your pussy

+1

Another vote for Caberra Pet Care. Don’t be put off by location. Can recommend their pickup service from the local vet.

Yes I recommend Curtin Cat Care too. But you will have to find another cattery as they are booked out for Christmas.

p1 said :

Leave them in a drain in Woden, and a crazy old lady will feed them each day for you.

Very competitive prices compared with more “traditional” catteries.

I’ve been to visit Curtin Cat Care, and was impressed. I’d definitely use them.
Ask them about their new place, and whether it’s open yet.

And I’d second the suggestion of finding someone local to look after your cat in the house. Less stress for the cat if they stay in their own home, plus you can have the mail taken inside each day. A local teenager is good, but only if they’ve done it before, are reliable and honest, and love cats.

Or maybe a house sitter if you’re away long enough?

Try Yass kennels and Cattery. Its about a 40 minute drive depending on where you live, but it only $18 a day and very good. We used it about a month back, and they were excellent.

http://www.yasskennelscattery.com.au/

joipers….

Tara lost my cat.

Maybe they’ve improved over the past five years, but they still lost my cat.

They lost your cat?!?! What was the explanation??

I’ve found Canberra Pet Care (http://www.canberrapetcare.com.au/) great as a cattery.

The Gungahlin vet will clip cat claws, it’s quite cheap too since you only need a nurse to do it.

I’d advise to take great care when trimming your pussy

Curtin cat care is supposed to be great but they were booked out for xmas when I rang over a month ago. I ended up advertising for a house/cat sitter – it’s a win-win!

Tara lost my cat.

Maybe they’ve improved over the past five years, but they still lost my cat.

Wow, that’s awful. Did they eventually find your cat? If not – what happened? Compensation I would hope?

Captain RAAF12:51 pm 27 Oct 10

Make a pair of slippers, a hat or if you can get about a dozen, a nice jacket!

far_northact12:35 pm 27 Oct 10

I used to get Fur Faces to come to my house. This is less disruptive for the cat (if it’s an indoor cat). They empty the litter box, feed and water cats, bring in your mail and put out your bins. Their service was affordable and reliable. It makes the house look lived in as well, which is an additional bonus.

I know the 3 owners of Curtin cat care and they are lovely people. They’ve had all sorts of animals for years.

Otherwise, is there a local animal loving local teenager type in your area who might pop in to feed and cuddle in the morning and shut in again at night?

Give them $5 a day pocket money or something?

Leave them in a drain in Woden, and a crazy old lady will feed them each day for you.

Holden Caulfield12:24 pm 27 Oct 10

Our vet (Gungahlin) clipped our fluffball last year. He didn’t like it much, but it got rid of some dodgy matted fur and he got over it soon enough. According to the vet it is not uncommon for those with long haired cats to bring them in for an annual clip.

When we go away we generally use ACT Home Pet Care, as the name suggests, they come to your home. This also has the added advantage that they can put out/bring in rubbish bins and so on.

It’s about $20 per visit IIRC, so it can get a bit exxy with 2 vists a day if you’re away for extended periods. No idea how much the cost compares to a cattery.

We have used Tara Boarding Kennels & Cattery – http://www.tarapetboarding.com.au
9 Beltana Rd, Pialligo – (02) 6247 5227 about 10 times in the last 5 years. Highly recommended, they looked after our little girl very well and are very caring.

Give the Siamese at reception a pat – he or she loves it.

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