The Best Catteries in Auckland

Updated 7 September 2021

Your cat needs the absolute best attention when you need to leave it at a cattery when you are away, so choosing the right one is important. A beloved cat is, after all, a member of the family.

Finding a cattery that you are happy to use might not be the easiest process. There are many catteries in the Auckland area that come highly recommended; our guide explains how to choose the right one and lists the top local options.

​Our Auckland Cattery Guide covers:

​How Much Does an Auckland Cattery Cost?

How much you should expect to pay for cattery services depends upon the length of time you need your Cat to be cared for, whether you want it in a communal or private room, and whether you have one or more cats. The rates will vary between catteries, but the following is a general guide:
  • Communal room 1 Cat – around $20 per day
  • Private room 1 Cat – between $30 and $40 per day
  • Private room 2 Cats - $50 to $65 per day
  • Private room 3 Cats - $70 to $90 per day
If you use the above as a general guide, you should have an idea of what to expect to pay, but always check with the cattery you choose before you commit.

How Can I Get the Best Price for a Cattery Booking?

  1. Book in Advance – remember that catteries and boarding kennels will be busiest during school holidays, public holidays, and the festive season when people are more likely to be away from home. It’s not a case of the best price but making sure your cat gets a place - catteries do get full, and the ones left over can charge what they want to desperate cat owners.
  2. Look for Discounts – if you are away in the off-season, when catteries are largely empty, look for a discount as some offer cheaper rates off-season.
  3. Stay Local – local means fewer miles to travel, and therefore makes it easier and cheaper to travel to. After coming back from a flight, do you really want to drive across Auckland to collect your cat?​

What to look for when choosing a cattery

Know This - A Good Cattery Will Outline What is Required from You, and the Services they Offer, such as:
  1. They will check your cat has up to date vaccinations
  2. Information about your pet’s behaviour and routine, dietary needs (e.g. what food it eats) will be requested
  3. They will need your pet’s medical history and your vet’s name​

Before you settle on a cattery, consider the following:

  1. Ask around friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations
  2. Visit the cattery before you make a final choice and check you are happy with the facilities; 

Popular Questions and Considerations to Ask When Choosing an Auckland Cattery
  1. Make sure you are happy that the premises are clean and well-maintained
  2. What are the daily feeding routines, and will they suit your cat?
  3. How long has the business been in operation?
  4. Ask to meet the person who will be looking after your cat, and how much time will they spend with it?
  5. Do they have an emergency vet to access, and how does the re-charging or billing work?

Once you have all these questions answered and are comfortable with the cattery, you should be happy to leave your cat in their trusted care while you're away from Auckland.
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The Best Auckland Catteries Your Cat will be Happy in

​Our list below, which is no particular order, covers catteries in Central, East, West, North and South Auckland. We have selected the catteries based on their history of longstanding service within Auckland, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.

No cattery has paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with any cattery below.

Finisterre Cattery

​Base: Albany, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Sun 9 am – 4 pm 
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website:  Finisterre Cattery
Facebook Page: Finisterre Cattery
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  09 444 0058 
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Friendly and competent staff 
  • Takes excellent care of the cats 
  • Provides an option with great peace of mind 

Pros:
  • Offers great facility for cats to settle in  
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Finisterre Cattery is a cattery based in Auckland that has been operating since 1955
  • Has superior knowledge and commitment to cats as they have been long-time registered breeders of Persian Chinchillas
  • Provides services for the cattery, cat nutrition and cat rehoming 

​West Harbour Cattery

Base: West Harbour, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Sun 9 am – 10 pm, 4:30 pm – 6 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Website:  West Harbour Cattery
Facebook Page: West Harbour Cattery
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  09 416 5586 

Customer Feedback:
  • Genuinely cars about cats 
  • Trustworthy cattery  
  • Pays attention to what the cat needs 
  • Highly knowledgeable and experienced around cats  
 
Pros:
  • Offers a range of options to ensure every cat can be comfortable
  • Offers solo or shared accommodation 

Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • West Harbour Cattery is a family business that understands how important it is to have the cats treated with kindness, care and respect
  • Offers solo and shared cat units with food, water and comfortable bedding 

Meadow Farm Boarding Cattery

Base: Massey, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Sat 10 am – 11 am and 4:30 pm – 6 pm, Sun 4:30 pm – 6 pm 
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website:  Meadow Farm Boarding Cattery
Facebook Page: None
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  021 720 393
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Treats cats with kindness 
  • Provides the option of communal boarding or segregation 
  • Has clean and well-kept rooms  

Pros:
  • Offers semi-communal, individual units, suites, and bedsits
  • Offers facility inspections before an appointment 
 
Cons:
  • Only accepts booked appointments 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Meadow Farm Boarding Cattery offers individual units, suites and bedsits with overlooking gardens and paddocks for cats to enjoy watching the farm animals outside
  • Provides high-standard cat care and security for all breeds of domestic cats
  • Offers VIP treatment, veterinary care, isolation and more 

Alfriston Purrfurred Cattery

Base: Alfriston, Auckland 
Hours: Per appointment 
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Website:  Alfriston Purrfurred Cattery
Facebook Page: Alfriston Purrfurred Cattery
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  09 269 5858 
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Clean and quiet cattery 
  • Makes the cat feel at home  
  • Provides professional cat care and service  
  • Staff are friendly to deal with  
 
Pros:
  • Has access to vet 24/7 
  • Near Auckland airport 
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Alfriston Purrfurred Cattery is a family-run boutique-type cattery located in Alfriston, Auckland
  • Commits to providing a friendly and trusted service that clients have come to expect
  • Provides foods, health, accommodation and hygiene services 

Ellerslie Veterinary Clinic & Cattery

Base: Ellerslie, Auckland 
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 6 pm, Sat 9 am – 12 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Website:  Ellerslie Veterinary Clinic & Cattery
Facebook Page: Ellerslie Veterinary Clinic & Cattery
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  09 281 3481 
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Provides quality and professional service 
  • Friendly and knowledgeable staff 
  • Reassures owners about their pets  
  • Shows genuine care to animals  
 
Pros:
  • Accommodates cats of all breeds and provide them with care based on their needs and preferences
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Ellerslie Veterinary Clinic & Cattery offers spacious and climate-controlled feline suites with passageways for curious kitties to explore
  • Provides veterinary services and cattery  

Parkhill Veterinary Hospital and Boarding Cattery

Base: Birkenhead, Auckland 
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 7 pm, Sat 9 am – 1 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Website:  Parkhill Veterinary Hospital and Boarding Cattery
Facebook Page: None
Email address: [email protected]
Phone:  09 480 7278 ​
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Has friendly and knowledgeable staff 
  • Makes sure the animals are well looked after 
  • Has genuine concern and care for pets  
  • Professional and efficient service  
 
Pros:
  • Rooms are kept clean and hygienic 
  • Provides a semi-communal boarding cattery
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Parkhill Veterinary Hospital and Boarding Cattery is a small animal clinic located in Birkenhead having on-site cattery and grooming services
  • Allows cats in an open space during the day but have their sleeping quarters at night
  • Provides veterinary services, cat communal boarding and premium veterinary diet 

Club Meow Boarding Cattery

Base: North Shore, Auckland 
Hours: Mon to Fri 9:30 am – 10:30 am, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Sat and Sun 9 am – 9:30 am, 4 am – 4:30 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website:  Club Meow Boarding Cattery
Facebook Page: Club Meow Boarding Cattery
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  09 473 2961 
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Cats come home happy, healthy and well-brushed 
  • Provides their clients with peace of mind knowing the cats are well cared for 
  • Neat and clean spacious facilities  
  • Knowledgeable and kind staff  
  • Trustworthy of cats  
  • Caring and accommodating staff  
 
Pros:
  • Provides reasonable prices for their services 
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Club Meow Boarding Cattery has been offering affordable cattery in Redvale, North Shore, for more than 15 years
  • Provides clean single and communal rooms with an open-air outdoor area for extra stimulation and enrichment

Keepin Katz Boarding Cattery

Base: Parau, Auckland
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thur and Fri 10 am – 10:30 am, 4 pm – 6 pm, Sat and Sun 10 am – 12 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website:  Keepin Katz Boarding Cattery
Facebook Page: Keepin Katz Boarding Cattery
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  09 817 3250
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Provides a daily update to the owner
  • Shows genuine care to any pets 
  • Staff are lovely and committed to the welfare of all the animals
  • Clean and relaxing place for cats 
 
Pros:
  • Staff are trained in administering all types of medication
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Keepin Katz has been providing a safe and caring environment for cats for 20 years
  • Initially established in June 2001 by Roy and Alison Keepin
  • Provides cattery services for the communal area. Individual unit and double unit
  • Accepts critical care, grooming, medication and more 

Purradise Manor Cattery

Base: Titirangi, Auckland 
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am – 9:30 am, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Sat and Sun 9 am – 10:30 am, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Website:  Purradise Manor Cattery
Facebook Page: Purradise Manor Cattery
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  09 817 6869 
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Goes out of their way to ensure the cats are looked after 
  • Excellent service and facilities  
  • Makes the cats happy and stress-free 
 
Pros:
  • Provides regular personal updates about the cat’s activity  
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Purradise Manor Cattery is a boutique cattery in West Auckland having large floor to ceiling window and access to a communal balcony area
  • Their facility includes running water for drinking, climbing trees and ledges
Disclaimer: MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship, financial or otherwise, with any of the catteries listed on this page. Daily, weekly and monthly cattery charges will vary, and our pricing guide is for informational purposes only. 

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