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What should I expect when my cat/s stay at the Purring Parrot?
Our Rooms: Every cat family has their own 4.5ft x 6 ft x 8ft high walk-in suite. We do not offer communal lodging or play areas to ensure private and clean accomodations. Our suites are designed so that we may go in, sit down and spend time with kitty. All suites are large enough for 2 cats with the exception of a few larger suites. All suites can be expanded, with a creative kitty walk through, for the larger cat families. Our suites are set up so kitty will not see the other cats who are staying with us, which helps alleviate stress.
The Décor and some included amenities: Each suite has its own unique theme and designer furnishings for kitty to use. Amenities included in kitty’s stay are designer litter boxes, mats, food bowls, “Drinkwell” pet fountains, cat lounging trees, kitty beds, simple toys, cat nip/grass for nibbles, housekeeping twice daily, treats, and a kitty turndown service complete with a ‘pillow treat’.
Extra Amenities: We also have a menu of extra goodies if kitty so desires, such as cooked chicken, a prepared cooked meal, and extra kitty caviar, just to name a few. Prices can be found on our fee list.
Do we offer play time and does it cost extra?
Yes, we do. No, it does not cost extra. Time will be spent with kitty in their suite for play, brushing, massages, or whatever kitty likes. There will be a minimum of 2 visits a day.
For entertainment: Not only do we have playtimes but each suite faces our Aviary and Cage showroom. Kitty can look out to see what our feathered friends we have staying with us. Parrots can be very fun to watch. The glass in the Aviary and Cage showroom is double-paned one way windows and across a hallway so the birds don’t notice kitty watching them. Coming soon some suites will have a fish tank and we hope to have webcams for owners to check on their kitties. At night Habitrails are removed to sit on the outside of kitty’s suite for viewing. Hamsters are very active at night and we don’t want any cat/hamster rumbles going on. We also have relaxing music or sounds being played.
Food and Water: We serve filtered water and premium cat foods both wet and dry or even raw. We want to give the same food that kitty gets at home, so when booking, let us know what it is and we will get it. If the diet is hard to obtain then please bring it with you. If it is a prescription diet, and since we are not a vet clinic, then you will have to bring it in.
Do we charge extra if you bring kitty’s own food?
No, but there will not be any discount given if food is brought from home.
Items from home: If your cat is easily stressed, sometimes having the scents of their own home near them will help ease staying away from home. Please feel free to bring items from home such as a blanket or clothing that may have your scent on it. We can keep the items in an air tight bag and change them out daily so kitty can enjoy the scent and familiarity.
Medications: If kitty is on any medications or needs fluids then please bring everything with you so they can be administered. Charges for this can be found in the fee list. We will also accommodate senior or handicap kitties by making sure everything is comfortable and easy to reach.
Shy kitty: We understand the shy kitty and they will have plenty of places to hide, high and low, for private peering down or out. We will still go in and at least spend time with kitty because that might help them relax a little more. They can also come out at their own pace and when they are ready to make friends we will be there. We can also offer a few drops of Bach’s Flower Essences, Rescue Remedy, in the water. Sometimes a plug-in of Feliway, a cat pheromone, can help too.
Sneezing Kitty: Sometimes when cats leave home they get stressed causing their immune system to weaken and they may start sneezing or get watery eyes. If this happens we will contact you ASAP to find out if you would like us to take kitty to see their vet. We will also place an air purifier inside the room to help keep the air extra clean as well as offer Lysine, which is an amino acid and can help the immune system.
Emergencies: If kitty has an emergency we will contact you ASAP as well as get them to their vet, if available and if not, to the nearest emergency clinic. We require that a credit card is kept on file with us so we are able to quickly get the medical attention your kitty may need. Transport charges are listed on our fee list.
Email updates: We will be happy to send you email updates on your kitty at no charge. For a little extra we can also send you photo updates. In the future we plan on having pet cams so owners can look in on kitty while away. We also have a daily diary for kitty so you will know how things went each day.
Transportation: This is an option that we will be offering in the future.
Feline Requirements for staying at the Purring Parrot
Arriving and Departing: All cats must arrive in a carrier and leave in a carrier to prevent escape, conflicts with other cats or anything else that could happen.
Vaccinations: Vaccine protocols have changed greatly in the past 8 years with the advancement of research. The recommended vaccine protocol used to be yearly for FVRCP but has now changed to an every 3 year protocol or possibly even getting a vaccine titer to see what the levels of immunity are. We understand that some cats are unable to be vaccinated because of vaccine reactions, sarcomas or the preference of the owner not to vaccinate because their cat never is around other cats or is indoor only.
We can only highly recommend what would be ideal, which would be a 3 year FVRCP. This vaccine is like getting a kitty flu shot and helps protect your cat against airborne viruses, which can be picked up whenever exposed to the outside world, such as going to the vet, boarding away from home, or even sitting by an open screened window where another cat could easily pass by and sneeze. If your cat goes outdoors to unsecured areas, they will need to have all 3 vaccines, FVRCP, FeLV, and Rabies. This a controversial topic and our stance on it is that your veterinarian is the expert. If you do vaccinate it must be done 2 weeks prior to staying with us in case there are any side effects.
**If your cat is very temperamental and prone to biting people then it is required that they have a current Rabies vaccine and a note from the vet verifying the date it was given. If one of our staff happens to get bitten this will help to protect both parties.**
The one thing that is a requirement is that your cat have an annual exam and a note from your vet verifying an exam has been performed within the last 12 months.
Fleas: Upon arrival kitty will be flea combed to make sure they are flea free. If fleas or flea dirt is found then we will apply either Advantage, Frontline or Program for a fee. Either way it is always recommended that a flea product is applied before coming to see us so kitty arrives with no “extra friends” and goes home the same way.
Spay/Neuter: All kitties over 6 months of age must be spayed or neutered. Hormonal kitties tend to be territorial and can have the tendency to spray their areas which may smell good to them but not to us. If your kitty does have a spraying problem we will be unable to accommodate them and recommend a visit to the vet and possibly an animal behaviorist to curb the problem.
Arrivals and Departures
All arrivals and departures are done by appointment only and if you are a new client this will take about 30 min. We want to give you and your cat our undivided attention to fill out kitty’s profile of likes, dislikes, preferences, medications, etc. Plus we will need your information too. We will then show you to kitty’s suite so you can help them settle in.
Visiting before you need us: It is always recommended that you come and look at a potential place where kitty might be staying. We welcome and encourage this. If you like what you see then we can go ahead and get your paper work ready ahead of time. This way when you arrive to we can just take you directly to your room to settle kitty in. This can really help things out on the day of your departure and you will need to do less rushing around.
Some of our Suites at The Purring Parrot
Guest in The Pirate Map Suite Lots of Ledges-Pirate Suite Relaxing in the Pirate Suite
Guest Sunning in the Under The Sea Deluxe Suite Lots of Room Under the Sea Playtime in the Deluxe Under the Sea Suite
The Zen Suite-easy ramps and privates areas for shy kitties The African Suite with a big scratcher
PURR PLAY PEACE OF MIND