Re a Good Cattery

[laura1959]

I wonder if anyone can suggest a good cattery in or near east london,please i am visiting my mother in somerset over christmas and have to put my cats in a cattery ,i have tried a couple but they are full ,i dont drive so i will have to either get a taxi or some do collect the cats i understand,some do this service ,but so far no luck ,can anyone assist please.

[meriad]

Laura, I can't help with any recommendations for a cattery but do suspect you'll struggle this late in the year to find one that has space over Christmas. A few catteries I've spoken to in the past always give preference to regular customers over this particular period as that's when they're most in demand.

Depending on how long will you be away for, have you thought about a cat sitter coming in to feed your lot? Chances are the cats will be happier at home anyway.

[Kay]

you might even find family members or friends up for a free stay in the capital over Christmas - I'd offer like a shot if only I didn't have cats of my own

[laura1959]

Laura, I can't help with any recommendations for a cattery but do suspect you'll struggle this late in the year to find one that has space over Christmas. A few catteries I've spoken to in the past always give preference to regular customers over this particular period as that's when they're most in demand.

Depending on how long will you be away for, have you thought about a cat sitter coming in to feed your lot? Chances are the cats will be happier at home anyway.

I will be away for about 6 days but dont like the thought of anyone coming in my flat to be honest. i have tried about 4 catteries so far 1 had bad reviews ,one only collected and delivered on there opening times and i come home on a sunday so that was no good as they are not open sundays,and the others where full,as a new cat owner wasnt aware that you had to book 3 months in advance.

[laura1959]

you might even find family members or friends up for a free stay in the capital over Christmas - I'd offer like a shot if only I didn't have cats of my own

dont have any family members in london i am affraid ,and as they are still abit timid a cattery would of been better where they have outside runs ,so its plan b,but not sure what that is.thanks for your help though.