Who Looks After Your Pet When You’re Away? It’s a question most pet owners think but rarely ask out loud. From the moment you drive away after drop-off to the moment you’re back in the car park, there’s a little voice somewhere in the back of your head. Who is actually with my pet right […]
Some cats walk into a cattery as if they own the place. Others need a little time to decide that this strange new holiday destination is acceptable. One thing we have learned over the years is that food can make a big difference. A change in environment is already a change for a cat. A […]
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You may have read our recent article about semi-community cat living. We didn’t stop there and have recently added two more options. Most cats settle beautifully into our semi-community vibe. They find a high perch, establish their safe base, observe everything with mild superiority, and then quietly decide how much of the world deserves their […]
Leaving your cat in a semi-community cattery can sound a bit like throwing them into a feline version of speed dating – lots of strangers, everyone sniffing each other, and hoping for the best. In reality, it’s much calmer (and far less dramatic) than that. Each cat has their own comfy condo to sleep, eat, […]
Most of you know us as that peaceful place on the Kāpiti Coast where pets can relax, stretch out, and feel at home while their humans are away. That’s always been the heart of PetVilla – calm routines, familiar faces, and an environment that feels safe rather than busy. Over the years, some of you […]
Here at Kapiti PetVilla we care for cats and dogs of all shapes and sizes, and most guests enjoy their stay like a little holiday. Occasionally, though, a pet may need some extra attention while in our care – for example a booster vaccination for long-term guests, or because they’re simply not quite themselves. When […]
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First of all, we’d like to wish you a Happy New Year, and hope you’ve enjoyed some peaceful days at home with your human and furry family members. We also know that the holidays are coming to an end for many of you, and that workdays sometimes start early — and for many Pet Parents, […]
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You will find in this article different kinds of resources for Pet Owners. We will add further Links from time to time. When you have a resource you think we should add, please let us know. PetLife MagazinePet Life is a magazine for animal lovers and people who love their pets. Full of engaging content, […]
The Easter and ANZAC holidays are just around the corner! Here’s a quick reminder of our boarding pick-up and drop-off hours during this time: Daycare Clients: Your schedule may differ over the holidays. Please check your most recent daycare renewal to confirm your dog’s booking. We can’t wait to see your furry friends over the […]
At PetVilla, we care deeply about the comfort and health of your feline family members. That’s why we’ve chosen to use premium PussyDo Pine Litter in most of our cat cabins. It’s natural, safe, and offers a range of benefits that both cats and owners appreciate. Recently, there have been some claims circulating about pine litter […]
https://www.petvilla.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/litter.jpg204204Frank Simon/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/petvilla-logo.pngFrank Simon2025-03-23 14:08:272025-03-30 07:56:55Why We Use Pine Litter — And Why Cats (and Owners) Love It
Dear Valued Customers, Kapiti PetVilla is proud to offer Boutique-style cat boarding and our Homestyle Dog Boarding. We want to ensure that we deliver the same level of service to you and your pet stay as we have always done. As we enter 2025 we have to adjust some of our pricing. Some of our […]
The silly season is almost here, so we thought we’d give you the heads-up about our Special Holiday Hours (because even Santa’s reindeer need a break): Christmas & New Year Open Hours for Pickup and Drop-Off Our usual hours for Pickup and Drop-off apply on all other days: A Few Helpful Tips: Thank you for […]
https://www.petvilla.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/a.jpg214214Frank Simon/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/petvilla-logo.pngFrank Simon2024-12-17 16:38:012024-12-17 16:38:03Christmas & New Year 2024 Open Hours
The PetVilla Team
Who Looks After Your Pet When You’re Away? It’s a question most pet owners think but rarely ask out loud. From the moment you drive away after drop-off to the moment you’re back in the car park, there’s a little voice somewhere in the back of your head. Who is actually with my pet right […]
Food, Medication, and Special Diets for Cats Staying in Our Cattery
Some cats walk into a cattery as if they own the place. Others need a little time to decide that this strange new holiday destination is acceptable. One thing we have learned over the years is that food can make a big difference. A change in environment is already a change for a cat. A […]
Bigger Kingdoms for Whiskers
You may have read our recent article about semi-community cat living. We didn’t stop there and have recently added two more options. Most cats settle beautifully into our semi-community vibe. They find a high perch, establish their safe base, observe everything with mild superiority, and then quietly decide how much of the world deserves their […]
Cat Stay in Style
Leaving your cat in a semi-community cattery can sound a bit like throwing them into a feline version of speed dating – lots of strangers, everyone sniffing each other, and hoping for the best. In reality, it’s much calmer (and far less dramatic) than that. Each cat has their own comfy condo to sleep, eat, […]
One Careful Eye
Most of you know us as that peaceful place on the Kāpiti Coast where pets can relax, stretch out, and feel at home while their humans are away. That’s always been the heart of PetVilla – calm routines, familiar faces, and an environment that feels safe rather than busy. Over the years, some of you […]
A Calm Moment of Care
Here at Kapiti PetVilla we care for cats and dogs of all shapes and sizes, and most guests enjoy their stay like a little holiday. Occasionally, though, a pet may need some extra attention while in our care – for example a booster vaccination for long-term guests, or because they’re simply not quite themselves. When […]
News about Dog Day Care
First of all, we’d like to wish you a Happy New Year, and hope you’ve enjoyed some peaceful days at home with your human and furry family members. We also know that the holidays are coming to an end for many of you, and that workdays sometimes start early — and for many Pet Parents, […]
Internet Pet Resources
You will find in this article different kinds of resources for Pet Owners. We will add further Links from time to time. When you have a resource you think we should add, please let us know. PetLife MagazinePet Life is a magazine for animal lovers and people who love their pets. Full of engaging content, […]
Easter & ANZAC 2025
The Easter and ANZAC holidays are just around the corner! Here’s a quick reminder of our boarding pick-up and drop-off hours during this time: Daycare Clients: Your schedule may differ over the holidays. Please check your most recent daycare renewal to confirm your dog’s booking. We can’t wait to see your furry friends over the […]
Why We Use Pine Litter — And Why Cats (and Owners) Love It
At PetVilla, we care deeply about the comfort and health of your feline family members. That’s why we’ve chosen to use premium PussyDo Pine Litter in most of our cat cabins. It’s natural, safe, and offers a range of benefits that both cats and owners appreciate. Recently, there have been some claims circulating about pine litter […]
Price Adjustments @ Kapiti PetVilla
Dear Valued Customers, Kapiti PetVilla is proud to offer Boutique-style cat boarding and our Homestyle Dog Boarding. We want to ensure that we deliver the same level of service to you and your pet stay as we have always done. As we enter 2025 we have to adjust some of our pricing. Some of our […]
Christmas & New Year 2024 Open Hours
The silly season is almost here, so we thought we’d give you the heads-up about our Special Holiday Hours (because even Santa’s reindeer need a break): Christmas & New Year Open Hours for Pickup and Drop-Off Our usual hours for Pickup and Drop-off apply on all other days: A Few Helpful Tips: Thank you for […]