A Cat Stay That Suits Their Nature
When a much-loved local cattery closes, finding somewhere new for your cat can feel like a big decision. Many Kapiti pet parents have faced that situation over the past two years, often needing cat boarding before they have had time to find a place they know and trust. At PetVilla, we understand that you will want to see how your cat can stay, ask questions, and choose a space that suits their nature. Our 350 five-star reviews reflect the confidence local families have placed in us. With WebCam access and indoor/outdoor Semi-Community Areas available for suitable cats, we make it easier to stay connected while you are away.
Oversized Condos
For a cat who is happiest with their own space, a Single Condo gives them a private place to settle during their stay. It can be a reassuring choice when your usual cattery closed and you are looking for private cat boarding that still gives your cat opportunities beyond their condo.
Each Single Condo is for one cat and includes daily access to our Semi-Community Area. This gives suitable cats time in a shared setting while preserving the comfort of having their own condo to return to. For pet parents asking where can I board my cat in Kapiti, this option offers a straightforward balance. And for Long-Term Stays - a CatCam allowing to seem talk and provide treats from your phone.
Cat House for non-social Cats
Some cats do not enjoy sharing space with unfamiliar cats, and there is nothing wrong with that. The Cat House was created for one or two cats who need a separate place to stay and do not require Community Area access. It is particularly suited to boarding for non-social cats, so you do not need to choose a stay that asks your cat to be more outgoing than they are.
This separate Cat Condo is the size of a Double Cat Condo and has three levels, caves, and hiding places. The extra levels give cats room to choose where they feel most settled, while the caves and hiding places let them retreat when they want quiet. For a Kapiti cattery option built around privacy, the Cat House lets your cat keep their distance and settle in their own way.
Family Room
Finding a cattery for 3-4 cats can be difficult after your regular place has closed, especially when your cats are used to staying together. Our Family Room is made for three cats, so their booking is centred around their own familiar group rather than separating them into individual spaces.
Your cats have access to a private outdoor enclosure, giving them an area reserved for their family. They can also have optional daily access to our Semi-Community Area. That choice makes the room a useful cat family room boarding option for families whose cats enjoy time together and may suit some shared-area access during their stay. If you are searching for cat boarding Kapiti Coast for a cat family, the Family Room gives their little household its own place at PetVilla.
Isolation Condo
Some boarding searches come with an extra concern. If your cat is not fully vaccinated, is not vaccinated, or is immunosuppressed, finding the right accommodation can feel especially urgent after your usual cattery closed. Our Isolation Condo is reserved for cats in these circumstances, giving you a clear option to ask about rather than leaving you to wonder if a standard condo is suitable.
Tell us about your cat’s vaccination status or immunosuppression when you contact us, and we can discuss the Isolation Condo with you. It is a dedicated boarding option for cats whose needs do not fit ordinary cattery arrangements. For pet parents looking for a trusted cattery Kapiti can rely on, clear information at the start helps you make an informed decision about your cat’s stay.
Popular Questions & Answers
We know choosing the right place for your pet comes with plenty of questions. Here are honest, straightforward answers to some of the things pet owners ask us most — from pricing to how we care for your pet each day. Select a question on the left to read the full answer.
What kind of vaccinations do you require?
Cats
Your pet must be current (including booster) on vaccinations (Panleukopenia, Respiratory Disease/Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus), and proof must be sighted at the time of drop off into the Cattery. This three are a Combo Vaccine that your Vet usually give once a uear.
Please be aware, when it is a first-time vaccination (at the end of the series) , or the previous vaccination expired already more then 6 weeks ago, it requires a stand-down period of 7 days before the vaccination is fully in effect and your cat can come to a Cattery.
When your cat is not up-to-date, please enquire about our Isolation Condos for your stay.
Dogs
Your dog must be current (including booster) on vaccinations (Canine cough incl. Bordetella, Parvovirus, Distemper, Hepatitis), and proof must be sighted at the time of drop off into Mary`s PetVilla. Usually, your vet will give you a 5-Combo vaccine every three years and a 3-Combo vaccine every year. Additionally, the K9 Couch vaccine is separate and given annually. This frequency can be different when your Vet decides, based on the Age and Health of the Cat, that it has to be given more often or less frequently. We recommend Lepto vaccination as well.
Please be aware, when it is a first-time vaccination (at the end of the series) , or the previous vaccination expired already more then 6 weeks ago, it requires a stand-down period of 7 days before the vaccination is fully in effect and your cat can come to a kennel.
Small Animals
Your Rabbit must be current (including booster) on vaccinations for Calicivirus. Other Small Animals do not require vaccinations.
Please be aware, when it is a first-time vaccination, or the previous vaccination expired more then 4 weeks ago, that it requires a stand-down period of up to 14 days before the vaccination is fully working and your rabbit can come to our Facility. When your Rabbit is young and/or has only got his first shot, the time before the Rabbit can stay with us is four weeks, subject to a recent Study regarding the RHDV2 in Pet Rabbits.
If you want to be sure, please upload the Vaccination Records to your Online Booking, send a photo to info@petvilla.co.nz or ask us to contact your Vets to check the vaccination. See further details in our Terms.
What is the CatVilla Treat Cam ?
The CatVilla Treat Cam is installed in some of our cat condos and contains an HD camera, high-quality audio, and the ability to remotely dispense treats at the touch of a button via the PetUNew app. Also, the iOS and Android apps allow you to interact with your cat, as well as share their pet pictures and videos via social media including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can book the CatVilla Cam with and without Treat Option.
Kapiti PetVilla is the first to bring this Device to a Cattery in New Zealand to give pet parents the possibility to keep in touch with their cat(s) during holidays or long-term trips. When booking CatVilla Cam, the Device is installed in your cats Condo. For privacy reasons, you can only see the Condo and your Cat(s).
You can prepare yourself for using Catvilla Cam by following the instructions on our Info Sheet, that we will provide at the time of Drop-Off.
How can I prepare my cat for a stay at the cattery?
Bringing a cat to a cattery can be a challenge, especially when the cat is doesn’t do well with carriers or is afraid of them. Keep in mind usually the cat connects seeing a carrier with going to the vet or leaving your home. With the following tips you can make it easier and less stressful for you and your cat
The weeks or days leading up to drop–off:
- Leave the carrier in the corner of the most used room of the house, facing the activity, with the door open.
- Put the cat’s favourite bed (or what they like to nap on) in the carrier.
- Leave treats in the carrier.
- Pet, talk to or play with the cat when the cat goes into the carrier on their own.
- Repeat as often as possible.
- Did not let the cat out the day/night before, so that the cat is ready to go into her Cage coming to us.
Day of drop-off
- The day before the cat comes to us don’t let the cat outside anymore.
- An hour before leaving, put the cat and carrier in a small room with no hiding places.
- Fifteen minutes before departure, go into the room the cat is in, close the door and calmly put the cat into the carrier.
Please also check our Information about what “to bring or not to bring” here.
Sometimes we receive cancellations on the day of drop-off because the cat was outside and did not return home in time. Please be aware, we may still charge for the time booked, if can not fill the spot with another booking
What do your Cat Condos look like?
A Single Cat Condo is 1,2 x 1,0 x 1,00 meter, and the cat has access for most of the day to our semi-community area. Our Condos have a connector to combine two Single Cat Condos to one Double Cat Condo.
The maximum occupancy of a Single Condo is two cats.
To learn more see the Description of our Condos.
What should I bring or not bring to the Cattery & Kennel?
Please bring the following items for the stay of your Pet:
- Please bring your pets usual Food. Even when we can provide Food for an Extra Charge, it is better for the pet to stay on their usual food. Please do not change their food in the days just before the stay with us, as this will add to your pet’s stress and may cause digestive discomfort.
- Please bring the Vet Vaccination books (If not already sent/uploaded in advance)
- Please bring any Medication that may be required and ensure that you add our Medication Service in your Booking.
- You can bring a Blanket or Bed that your pet uses at home regularly. Please do not wash it so that it still has some “home smell” on it.
- For some Dogs with thin skins (Greyhound, Sharpei, etc), we recommend a Dog Shirt or Dog Pyjama as they can easily get scratched in a rural environment.
- You can bring some toys when the pet uses them regularly. But please be aware they can be damaged during the stay.
- You can bring a brushing tool, If you have booked the Brushing Service
Please do not bring the following:
- Please do not bring a Flea Collar or a Non-Breakaway Collar (this applies to Cats only).
- Please do not bring Cat Litter (this applies to Cats only).
- Please do not bring a Sleeping Crate (this applies to Dogs only).
- Please do not bring Water Bowls or Food Bowls (except Microchip Feeder).