Cat Boarding & Cattery
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Overview
Cat-only boarding facilities provide quiet, stress-free boarding for cats separated from dogs.
With 60M+ cat households traveling and cats stressed by dogs, catteries generate revenue of $115,000-$380,000 with 55-70% margins.
The business requires cat-only facility, individual condos or suites, vertical space and enrichment, quiet environment, and cat care expertise.
Services include standard cat condos, luxury suites, medication administration, daily play sessions, senior cat care, and grooming services.
Pricing typically $20-$50 per night.
Success factors include completely dog-free quiet facility, understanding cat stress and behavior, vertical space and hiding spots, individual attention and enrichment, and building trust with cat owners.
Marketing focuses on cat communities, vet partnerships, and stress-free messaging.
With cat travel care needed and dedicated catteries scarce in 2025, cat boarding offers feline opportunities.
Required Skills
- Cat behavior and care
- Feline stress management
- Medication administration
- Quiet calm environment
- Cat enrichment
- Cat owner communication
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Underserved market
- Less demanding than dogs
- Quiet operations
- Passionate cat owners
- Vet referrals
Cons
- Smaller market than dogs
- Facility investment
- Lower per-night pricing
- Building cat clientele
- Cat stress management
How to Get Started
- Create cat-only facility
- Design condos with vertical space
- Ensure dog-free environment
- Add enrichment and hiding
- Get cat care training
- Partner with vets
- Market stress-free boarding
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