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The Secret Garden Cattery
Larkhill Post Office, The Packway, Larkhill, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 8PY

     
     
     

Welcome to The Secret Garden Cattery
Larkhill Post Office, The Packway, Larkhill, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 8PY

About Us

Cat only boarding establishmentWe're proud to say we are a cat only establishment.
This provides the most calm & restful environment possible for cats where there is no noise or proximity to dog boarding or kennels.



Opening Hours & Visiting


Staff & Knowledge

We have 2.0 full-time cattery staff.

Our staff ratio is: 1 Staff : 5 cat units


Cattery Services

We have 10 Cat units


Our cattery was built in 2010 and licensed for up to 20  cats (maximum).


Safety, Security & Protection

Our units are Semi-outdoor  and Walk-in  style, built from:

Brick/block/stone:

UPVC:

Timber:

Metal:

Safety Corridor

Safety, Security & Stress Reduction

Units have Full height walls: , Full height doors: solid barrier, escape-proof ceilings: .

Units used ONLY for cats from the same family, and NEVER SHARED with cats from other households:

Are other cats obscured from view (they cannot directly see into adjacent units):

Hygiene, Disease & Injury Prevention

Sneeze barriers (disease & stress prevention):

 

Services

Services for Cats:   Other Services:  
Collect & Return: Collect and return service Pet Supplies:
Professional Grooming: Professional grooming service Kennels (Dog Boarding):
Webcam Service: Webcam service Small Animals Boarding:
Sends updates while you're away: Webcam service Stables:

Cat Accommodation

Sleep Areas

Sleep areas have Radiator/heat panel  heating

Is there heating in EVERY unit:


Exercise Runs

 

Attached runs: Covered runs:

24/7 hr access between sleep & run via a cat door:


Unit Sizes Available

Undersized:
ALL units have sleep areas of:
at least 3x3ft x 6ft high
AND...
ALL units have attached runs of:
at least 6ft long & 6ft high
At least 4 x 4ft x 6ft high:
At least 5 x 4ft x 6ft high:
At least 6 x 4ft x 6ft high:
Bigger:

Views from the Cat Units


Bird feeders directly outside the cat units:


Activities

Interaction with Staff

Cats get activities/play encouragement with staff:

Cats are exercised with staffWe're proud to say cats DO get one-to-one interaction, activities and play with us here. We know how important it is (mentally and physically) for cats to play, chase, sniff, jump, run around and stretch their legs - but most of all to have personal relatationship with us. In other words, for cats to be cats!

Cat Playtime & Toys


Hiding Places

Hiding places provided to feel safe, play & have fun:


Vantage Points - Being Up High

Are at least 2 shelves/platforms provided:
(including at least 1 that allows cats to stretch out fully)


Scratching Provision

Scratching post/mat provided:


Cat Care

Comfort Items & Settling In

Comfort items from home allowed:

Comfort items We're proud to say we DO allow & encourage comfort items for cats . We know how important it is to help your cat relax and feel settled quickly, more at home with us. This is such an easy way to comfort your cat. After all, we all love our home comforts don't we!

Feliway Therapy used: Feliway Therapy (Cat Pheromone) used in Cattery

Feliway Therapy (Cat Appeasing Pheromone) used in CatteryWe're proud to say we DO offer Feliway therapy here to calm and reassure cats. We believe in doing as much as possible to help your cat have a happy stay with us, especially when such great, positive benefits to cat welfare can be provided so easily and simply.

Nutrition

Diet

Will feed the same diet as at home:

Comfort items We're proud to say we DO offer to feed your cat the same diet as at home. We understand how important it is to help your cat settle in quickly and easily without any digestive problems that would be caused with a change of diet.

Will you feed special/prescription diets:

Will feed natural/organic diets:

Provide fresh cat grass:

Provide fresh catmint:

Please let us know at the time of booking what your cat likes to eat and if they are allowed treats. We endeavour to follow their usual feeding regime so their stay with us does not upset them in any way. If they are on a prescription diet, then please make sure you bring enough with you for their stay. This goes for any medication that they require as well.

Water

Water & food kept at least 2ft apart:

For multiple cats (from the same family)...
Water & food kept at least 2ft apart from other cats:


Cat Grooming

 

All coat lengths/types groomed:


Cat Litter

Litter trays kept at least 3ft/1m away from food & water:

Litter tray per cat:

Can bring own cat litter:

Stock Worlds Best Cat Litter:

Stock Cat Attract Cat Litter:


Cat Needs

Easygoing Cats

 

Care of easygoing cats:


Active Cats

Care of active cats:


Big Cats & Large Cat Breeds

Care of big & large breed cats:


Timid & Nervous Cats

Care of shy & nervous cats:


Special Needs

 

Care for cats with special needs:

We care for cats with:

Age considerations:

 

Caregiving

 
Kittens 3-12 months:   Give tablets:
Senior Cats 10+ years:   Give drops:
Elderly Cats 15+ years:   Give injections:
      Give Ointments:
Accept neutered cats only:   Professional weighing scales
Allergies/ Allergenic   Ear/Eye Problems
Arthritis/ Arthritic   Heart Disease
Asthma   High Blood Pressure
Blindness   Hyperthyroidism
Deafness   Kidney Disease
Diabetes/Diabetic   Liver Disease
Digestive Problems   Pancreatic Problems
Disabilities   Seizures/ Seizures/ Epilepsy
      Skin Problems

20 Latest Guests

Latest Guests from our Gallery

22nd Feb 2012
Cat guest

Snowy And Tipper....and Mark

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Fees & Vaccinations

Fees for basic care package (includes water, food, litter, heating & any VAT/tax)

Total for 1 Cat:

Total for 2 Cats:

Total for 3 Cats:

Total for 4 Cats:

Contact Us, Map & Directions

Bookings, Queries & Appointments

The Secret Garden Cattery
Larkhill Post Office, The Packway, Larkhill
Salisbury
Wiltshire SP4 8PY

Mark & Erika Baker will be happy to discuss your queries about The Secret Garden Cattery including bookings, availability, and making an appointment to visit.

phonePhone Mark & Erika Baker
on 01980 595585 / 07887505413

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