Cat Boarding Cattery

Cat owners going on holiday, travelling for work or having renovations done, plus people moving house and vets who refer clients.

A nightly rate per cat, with extras such as medication, grooming brushing, premium suites and extra play time. Holiday periods fill up first.

• Comfortable handling cats of all temperaments
• Reliable daily routine and cleanliness
• Calm, trustworthy customer service
• Spotting early signs of illness or stress

• Zoning, kennel or animal boarding licences, and building permits vary by municipality and province, so check before spending money
• Commercial general liability insurance and cover for animals in your care, ask a broker about bailee or care, custody and control cover
• Vaccination and health requirements for guests, and a plan for emergency vet visits
• Heating, ventilation and cooling for winter and summer, plus noise and smell for neighbours
• Build costs depend heavily on your site, services (water, drainage, power) and local construction prices, so get several written quotes
• Busy peaks around summer and the winter holidays with quiet periods in between

Startup costs are typically around $120,000 to $400,000, depending heavily on your site, services such as water, drainage and power, and local construction prices. Get several written quotes before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many suites you have and how full they are. Expect busy peaks around summer and the winter holidays with quiet periods in between.

Zoning, kennel or animal boarding licences, and building permits vary by municipality and province, so check before spending money. Also check insurance for animals in your care, vaccination and health requirements for guests, and heating, ventilation and noise issues for neighbours.