Thinking of turning your love for cats into a thriving business? You'll find everything you need right here, from expert guidance on finances and regulations to practical tips on staff, supplies, and promotion that help you create the perfect haven for feline friends. Start a Cattery is here to help.
Starting Your Own Cattery from Scratch
Set up a boarding cattery business if you've got land, love cats, and want to work from home with planning permission and the right facilities.
Size Regulations for Your Cattery
Check your local council's cattery size requirements before building or buying equipment to stay compliant.
Cattery Licence Regulations
Your local council sets the rules for cattery licences, including pen sizes and the number of cats you can board.
Customer's Cat Had a Previous Bad Experience: A Case Study
A cat owner's trust in a cattery is shattered after her pet returns matted, underweight, and neglected during boarding.
Customer's Cat Has Special Needs: A Case Study
How one family found the right cattery care for their three-legged cat with complex medical needs.
Customer's Cat Prone to Fits: A Case Study
A cat owner's guide to understanding seizures when her elderly pet Pebbles starts having unexplained fits.
How to Cope with the Rising Costs of a Cattery
Cut cattery costs without sacrificing quality by buying supplies strategically and staying competitive with local pricing.
What if a Cat Dies While Boarding at Your Cattery?
Here's what to do if a cat dies while boarding at your cattery, including how to handle the owner and what you should have documented beforehand.
Maintaining a High Profile for Your Cattery
Keep your cattery competitive by tracking past customers and reaching out to those who've stopped coming to win their business back.
What to Do When Cats Are Not Collected on Time
Handle late cat pickups at your cattery with backup pens, partner facilities, and owner contact strategies.
How to Manage Waste from Litter Tray in Rural Area?
Cat litter waste in rural areas calls for eco-friendly alternatives like wood pellets, corn, or household items instead of harmful clay-based options.
Should We Separate the Cattery from the Mortgage?
Splitting a cattery business value from property cost at purchase affects your tax relief, interest rates and capital gains liability.
Does Someone Have to Be on the Premises at All Times?
You need responsible supervision at your cattery at all times, though the owner doesn't have to be there every day.