Hotels for cats

There are at least a hundred hotels in the capital for “tailed guests”. And this line of business is developing every year, as demand is growing – almost 60% of Moscow apartments have a cat, or even more than one.

Zoo hotels, like human hotels, are very different. From “hostels” to five-star. How not to make a mistake, leaving a fluffy (smooth-haired, bald) jewel to strangers?

First, study the information on the Internet. Based on the results of the study (websites, reviews), make a top list of hotels for yourself. You can turn on word of mouth. It is quite possible that among your acquaintances someone has already used the services of zoo hotels and is satisfied and recommends or, conversely, categorically warns.

Secondly, it is advisable not to be lazy and go around the selected objects in advance. View, evaluate, ask questions that concern you. Then choose the same. Considering all the pros and cons.

Thirdly, if you are leaving for a very long time, it would be good to arrange with one of your relatives or acquaintances to visit your pet in a pet hotel.

What should I look for when choosing?

1. Contract Carefully read the paragraphs about the conditions of detention and the responsibility of the zoo hotel. Even if there is a font size 10.

2. Sanitary condition of boxes for animals. Smells. Disinfection procedure. Tempered glass is the safest option in terms of any possible infection, as it is easy to clean and quartz perfectly.

3. Staff Does he inspire confidence? Many hotels in advertisements write – “we have veterinarians working as cat nurses.” Let it remain on their conscience – a person who has trained as a doctor is unlikely to go to work as a nurse. The main thing is that the “cat nannies” should be responsible, adequate and love animals.

4. Location and security. And the point is not only in proximity to your home, but also in relation to the area. A hotel in a business center with security, as a rule, is more reliable than the one located in the building of the industrial zone.

5. Requirements. Somewhere they do not take uncastrated cats, somewhere (and this is very correct) they require a veterinary passport with all vaccinations. And somewhere they require an advance payment, and that’s it.

6. Additional services. It’s not bad at all if your pet gets a haircut and cut claws (only at your request, of course).

7. Room. If you have not one cat, but two, three or more, choose a hotel where there are oversized rooms. Animals will be accommodated together, which will be more familiar to them, and even at a discount, by the way.

8. Transfers – Many offer zootaxi services. You arrive, call from the airport – and no hassle: the pet will be delivered to your home.

9. communication – advanced cat hotels are equipped with video cameras, and you can personally observe how your pet lives. And even call your cat and talk to her.

What should be taken care of in advance?

1. The animal must be vaccinated beforehand. No matter how clean, don’t risk it.

2. Gather a “dowry” – it will be easier for the animal to endure stress if you give him his couch, tray, bowls, toys, familiar food with him.

3. If the cat is taking medication, bring it with the most detailed instructions.

4. If the pet has a particularly fine nervous organization, then stock up on anti-stress means.

Prices for pet hotels, depending on the number of services offered and the category of rooms, vary greatly – from 350 to 1000 rubles per day.

The most famous zoo hotels, including chain ones: Sir Cat, BookingCat, Cat’s Dream Hotel, Kotel, Black Cat, Red Cat.

Photo: Collection

April 18 2019

Updated: April 22, 2019