Your Cat Matters

YOUR CAT MATTERS

BY TANIA BARTON, HOBBITS KNOB CAT RETREAT

I could never leave my cat in a boarding cattery

A cat is more than a pet; they are a family member and a lifetime companion. Their ability to create a special bond with humans is unique due to their sensitive, but wild nature. So, when the thought of taking your precious feline friend out of their comfortable home environment makes you feel anxious, you have just cause to feel this way - their stress levels can increase from the moment they see the packed bags, the carry box or even the plane tickets. When a cat’s stress levels increase, their immunity decreases, and their personality, eating and toileting behaviours change. These individual changes in a cat’s behaviour can be minimal or they can be to the extreme, depending on the change of circumstances at home and their normal behaviour. This is where choosing someone to care for your cat at times when you are unable to, is an extremely important decision, to ensure their maximum health and wellbeing is being monitored and their behaviour is being nurtured. The Sunshine Coast is the lifestyle capital of Queensland where work and play mix so freely, so when the time comes to take a holiday, move house, renovate, invite family and friends to stay, or even help with post surgery recovery, the cats’ needs should be on top of the list of important things to do.

A boarding cattery can give you the freedom you deserve as a pet owner, so you can relax knowing that your loved one is in the hands of professional, caring staff who can cater to their every desire.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tania Barton is a passionate animal care advocate and has been actively involved in various aspects of the animal industry for 20 years. Tania owns and operates, along with her amazing staff, Hobbits Knob Cat Retreat, which provides a safe, comfortable and friendly environment for cats away from home.

IT’S A CATS LIFE... at Hobbits Knob Cat Retreat

Pamper your cat in a luxurious holiday sanctuary exclusively designed for providing optimal health and wellbeing whilst offering peace of mind to family.

Hobbits Knob Cat Retreat now offer a collection and drop off service, for cats needing accommodation.

• Various Veterinary Clinics from Caloundra to Noosa and to the hinterland are a safe point where you can drop your cat off for collection by the Kitty Caddy to deliver them to the Cattery and drop them back at the end of their stay.

• Sunshine Coast and Brisbane airports for those frequent flyer cats or when it’s time to move.

• Assisting the elderly and disabled with transporting their cats to and from the cattery.

5 levels of secure, comfortable accommodation from $22 to $40 per night, with various discounts including more than one cat from the same home, Senior card and carers card holders and long stays over 2 weeks.

Contact our friendly staff for a detailed information pack including a personalised quote or arrange an inspection time.

129 Dales Road, Chevallum Phone 5478 9882 www.catretreat.com.au