Top 6 Catteries in Wellington
Updated 29 December 2020
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 Wellington area that come highly recommended; our guide explains how to choose the right one and lists the top local options.
Our Wellington Cattery Guide covers:
Finding a cattery that you are happy to use might not be the easiest process. There are many catteries in the Wellington area that come highly recommended; our guide explains how to choose the right one and lists the top local options.
Our Wellington Cattery Guide covers:
​How Much Does an Wellington 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
How Can I Get the Best Price for a Cattery Booking?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Wellington 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:
- They will check your cat has up to date vaccinations
- Information about your pet’s behaviour and routine, dietary needs (e.g. what food it eats) will be requested
- They will need your pet’s medical history and your vet’s name
Before you settle on a cattery, consider the following:
- Ask around friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations
- 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 Wellington Cattery
- Make sure you are happy that the premises are clean and well-maintained
- What are the daily feeding routines, and will they suit your cat?
- How long has the business been in operation?
- Ask to meet the person who will be looking after your cat, and how much time will they spend with it?
- 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 Wellington.
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6 Reliable Wellington Catteries Your Cat will be Happy in
Our list below, which is no particular order, covers catteries in Wellington. We have selected the catteries based on their history of longstanding service within Wellington, 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.
No cattery has paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with any cattery below.
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Hillcrest Cat MotelHillcrest Cat Motel modern built cattery located in Normandale, Lower Hutt. They provide a non-communal boarding environment to reduce the stress of the less sociable cats. More to this, their cattery is climate controlled, with air conditioning for hot summer days and heater to warm up the place during the winter.
What customers like:
Base: Normandale, Lower Hutt Website: Hillcrest Cat Motel | Cattery Wellington Contact number: 04 569 3598 |
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​Purrville Boarding CatteryPurrville Boarding Cattery is a boutique cat boarding facility with aerial walkways, boxes, hiding spaces, cat-sized furniture, toys, salad bars, and everything cats could enjoy. They have a climate-controlled environment that keeps the cat relaxed and comfortable at any season.
What customers like:
Base: Newlands, Wellington Website: Purrville Boarding Cattery Contact number: 04 477 0878 |
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Rushcroft Boarding CatteryRushcroft Boarding Cattery has 25 years of experience in the cat boarding industry. This cattery is located 20 minutes from Wellington CBD and provides spacious individual double units with tranquil park-like surroundings for competitive pricing.
What customers like:
Base: Ohariu, Wellington Website: Rushcroft Boarding Cattery Contact number: 04 477 3593 |
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Wadestown Vet Clinic & CatteryWadestown Vet Clinic & Cattery has been operating for more than 50 years with clients still coming since it first opened to the public. Since it is a vet clinic running a cattery, cat owners feel at ease, leaving their fur babies for some time.
What customers like:
Base: Wadestown, Wellington Website: Wadestown Vet Clinic & Cattery Contact number: 04 472 2012 |
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Homelands Kennels & CatteryHomelands Kennels & Cattery is a family-owned business operating for more than 30 years now. They have a good reputation for having experienced and caring staff to look after the boarding pets. Homelands Kennels & Cattery offers individual cages with four separate outdoor secure areas for play, stretching and scratching.
What customers like:
Base: Plimmerton, Porirua Website: Homelands Kennels & Cattery Contact number: 04 239 9252 |
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Judgeford Kennels & CatteryJudgeford Kennels & Cattery have several areas for dogs and cats to play, run on their own, or play with the carers. They accept both long-term and short-term stay in their clean and well-maintained facility in Porirua.
What customers like:
Base: Judgeford, Porirua Website: Judgeford Kennels & Cattery Contact number: 04 235 7653 |
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.
