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The Best Catteries in Wellington

Updated 27 April 2023

Summary:
  • 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:

​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
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 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:
  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 Wellington 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 Wellington.
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Reliable Wellington Catteries Where Your Cat will be Happy

​Our list below, which is no particular order, covers catteries in Wellington. We have selected the catteries based on their history of longstanding service wi​thin Wellington, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.

Hillcrest Cat Motel

Base: Normandale, Lower Hutt
Hours: Mon to Sat 9 am – 10:45 am, 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm, Sun (By appointment only)
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website:  None
Facebook Page: Hillcrest Cat Motel
Email address: hillcrestcatmotel@xtra.co.nz
​Phone:  04 569 3598
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Cats are always well-cared for
  • Provides outdoor access 
  • Kind and caring staff
  • Offers photos and updates of the cats
 
Pros:
  • The cattery is climate controlled, with air conditioning for hot summer days and a heater to warm up the place during the winter
 
Cons:
  • Only accepts booked appointments on Sundays 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Hillcrest Cat Motel modern built cattery located in Normandale, Lower Hutt.
  • They provide a non-communal boarding environment to reduce the stress of the less pleasant cats

​Purrville Boarding Cattery

Base: Newlands, Wellington
Hours: Mon to Sun 8 am – 10 am, 4 pm – 6 pm 
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website:  Purrville Boarding Cattery
Facebook Page: Purrville Boarding Cattery
Email address: bookings@purrville.co.nz
​Phone:  04 477 0878

Customer Feedback:
  • A clean and tidy place for cats
  • A facility with lots of toys, ledges and towers
  • Reasonable pricing
  • Cats are well-looked after
  • Safe and secure facility
 
Pros:
  • Operates seven days a week with longer service hours 
  • Has a climate-controlled environment that keeps the cat relaxed and comfortable at any seasons 
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Purrville 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
  • Offers high-standard services for cat boarding, flea treatment and worm treatment
  • Accepts airport collection and delivery as well a pick-up and drop-off services

Wadestown Vet Clinic & Cattery

Base: Wadestown, Wellington
Hours: Mon to Fri 9 am – 10 am, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Sat 10 am – 11 am
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website:  Wadestown Vet Clinic & Cattery
Facebook Page: Wadestown Vet Clinic & Cattery
Email address: wadestownvet@gmail.com
​Phone:  04 472 2012
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Friendly and helpful service
  • Caring to the pet clients
  • Has flexible hours
  • Excellent customer service
  • Available for emergency appointments
 
Pros:
  • Accepts after-hours or urgent care 
  • Caters all patients for urgent and emergency medical and surgical care 
 
Cons:
  • None
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Wadestown Vet Clinic & Cattery has been operating their vet clinic for more than 50 years, with clients still coming since it first opened to the public
  • Assures quality services for cat boarding, worming, desexing, microchipping, travel and weight management
  • Does veterinary services such as medicine, surgery, etc.

Homelands Kennels & Cattery

Base: Plimmerton, Porirua
Hours: Mon to Sun 10 am – 12 pm, 4 pm – 5 pm, Sat and Sun (By appointment) 
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website:  Homelands Kennels & Cattery
Facebook Page: None
Email address: homelandskennels@gmail.com
​Phone:  04 239 9252
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Ensures that the pets would have a great stay
  • All animals are well-cared for
  • Has a clean and tidy facility
  • Always has a welcoming vibe
  • A convenient place for pets
 
Pros:
  • Provides plenty of room for socialization
  • Has a good reputation for having experienced and caring staff
 
Cons:
  • Additional fees may apply for after-hours services 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Homelands Kennels & Cattery is a family-owned business operating for more than 30 years now
  • Offers individual cages with four separate outdoor secure areas for play, stretching and scratching
  • Provides cattery service, dog boarding and dog daycare 

Judgeford Kennels & Cattery

Base: Judgeford, Porirua 
Hours: Sun to Fri 8:30 am – 1 pm, 4 pm – 6 pm, Sat 8:30 am – 12 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.5/5
Website:  Judgeford Kennels & Cattery
Facebook Page: None
Email address: judgefordkennels@gmail.com
​Phone:  04 235 7653
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Highly flexible hours
  • Friendly and accommodating staff
  • Pets are well looked after and exercised
  • Keeps the pets clean and tidy
  • Affordable prices
 
Pros:
  • Operates seven days a week 
  • Accepts both long-term and short-term stay
 
Cons:
  • Does not allow pet owners to look inside the boarding
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Judgeford Kennels & Cattery has several areas for dogs and cats to play, run on their own, or play with carers
  • Accepts cat boarding, dog kenneling and daycare services

Village Vets Newlands

Base: Newlands, Wellington
Hours: Mon 12 pm - 5.30 pm
            Tue and Thur Morning (by appointment), 3 pm - 5:30 pm
            Wed Morning (by appointment)
            Fri Morning (by appointment) 3pm-6pm
            Saturday: 9am - 12pm
Google Review rating: 4.6/5
Website:  Village Vets Newlands
Facebook Page: Village Vets Newlands
Email address: enquiries@villagevets.co.nz
​Phone:  04 461 6014
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Friendly and caring staff
  • Provides relaxing and safe boarding for pets 
  • Communicates well to their client 
  • Assures owners of the well-being of their pet while under their care 
 
Pros:
  • Gives free one night stay for every seven nights stay
  • Makes sure that the health and safety of pets are their top priority 
 
 
Cons:
  • Delayed responses on email
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Village Vets was established in 2012 as one of the first businesses in the Churton Park Village
  • It is an independent family-oriented veterinary practices remaining in Wellington for the past years 
  • Provides exceptional service for cat boarding, grooming, dental care, vaccination, etc. 
  • Handles veterinary services such a consultation, surgery and diagnostic

CareVets Kilbirnie

Base: Kilbirnie, Wellington
Hours: Mon to Sat 8 am – 7 pm  
Google Review rating: 4.9/5 
Website:  CareVets Kilbirnie
Facebook Page: CareVets Kilbirnie
Email address: marketing@carevets.co.nz
​Phone:  0800 227 383
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Helps owners about medication managements 
  • Provides excellent recommendations for pet’s safety 
  • Friendly and professional staff
 
Pros:
  • Clients will feel their genuine concern towards any pets 
  • Gives reliable advice and product recommendations 
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • CareVets has had a passion for helping people care for their pets since it started its operation in 2008
  • Each branch of the CareVets group is either a Veterinary Clinic or has a Veterinary Clinic onsite
  • Provides veterinary service, cat boarding, quality food for dogs and cats, dental care, puppy preschool and more 
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