Over time, Gillitts Boarding Cattery has evolved into a serene oasis for cats, offering a unique and personalized approach to holistic care that caters to the specific needs of our feline guests.
At Gillitts Boarding Cattery, we believe in providing a safe, nurturing environment that respects the environment and cat-specific needs. That’s why we design our services and facilities to be eco-friendly and sustainable while also incorporating the latest research and techniques in cat care to ensure our guests receive the best possible experience during their stay with us.
We take pride in our commitment to providing a truly exceptional cat hotel experience, and our dedication to holistic care and eco-friendly practices is at the heart of everything we do.
We have Hill's Science Diet™ cat food available, but you need to bring any other cat food with you separately.
We send pictures or videos through WhatsApp when requested. However, this service may be limited to one picture per week depending on business.
The lodging is situated in a serene natural surrounding with warm, comfy beds and multi-level sleeping areas.
We give individual care to all our guests. We clean and check on guest twice daily.
We are open for drop-offs and pickups every weekday from Monday through Friday, and closed on all weekends and public holidays.
The hours for drop-off and pickup are as follows:
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
On Fridays, drop-offs and pickups have extended hours:
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Check-in time is from 3:30PM to 6PM and check-out time is from 8:30 AM to 11:30 am.
There will be an additional days fee for late checkouts, subject to hotel availability, and we do not guarantee the provision of a lodging space for your cat in this time (ie. they may have to wait in their carriers).
Rates are charged per cat per day from 1st December 2023 at a rate of R180, including food, and R150, excluding food. Discounts of up to 30% are available for long-term boarding and multi-cat families staying
You can book a spot for your pet to stay with us by using WhatsApp, making a phone call, or going to our contact page. If you need to make a booking quickly (within 48 hours), please call or message our us on 0824874176.
Yes, you may WhatsApp us at 0824874196 to schedule a viewing appointment.
Before doing so, we ask that you review all our FAQs and booking page to see if any of your concerns have already been answered.
Please contact us via WhatsApp us at 0824874176 for modifications or cancellations pertaining to your reservation. Your request must be received at least 48 hours prior to boarding beginning.
Please also review our policies regarding modifications and cancellations below before contacting us or making a booking at Gillitts Boarding Cattery:
If your cat should fall ill during its stay, we shall inform you and seek permission to transport your cat to your preferred veterinarian. If it is not possible to reach you or your appointed agent, we will refer to your medical care preferences (as instructed in our booking form)
We do have freezer facilities for the storage of frozen cat meals. However, we ask that the meals be provided in separately portioned-sized containers so that we can distribute them with ease. Additionally, please ensure that the package is labeled with your cat’s name and feeding instructions.
Please review our Boarding Guide on how to prepare your cat for their stay
No. Only cats that live together can interact with each other while they are staying here. This is to prevent fighting and germs from spreading.
During peak periods, such as December, we encourage booking two months in advance of your intended reservation. These bookings will only be accepted once a 50% deposit is paid.
Monday to Friday:
Mornings from 8:30am to 11:30am
Evenings from 3:30pm to 6:00pm.
Closed on weekends and public holidays.
hello@gillittscattery.co.za
082 487 4176
7 Sunbird Lane, Everton
3610, KZN