Abingdon Cattery
Abingdon Cattery was established in 1978 and is situated next to our Abingdon Animal Hospital at The Vineyard, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. We are some 5 miles South of Oxford and within easy distance of the A34, the M4 and M40 motorways and there is ample car parking.
We have 65 Chalets each with its own heated bed and large run.

Hadden Hill Cattery
Hadden Hill Cattery was established in 2000 and is designed and run from the experience we have gained from running our sister Cattery at Abingdon.
Positioned next to our Didcot Veterinary Surgery it is set in the Oxfordshire countryside. There is ample parking and we are within easy access of the A34, the M4 and M40 motorways.
We have 72 walk in Chalets, each able to cater for up to three cats (provided from the same household). Each Chalet is heated by infrared heaters with large individual runs.

Most of our boarders come from regular clients or by recommendation but we are always happy to welcome new guests.

We recommend that you take time to visit us before deciding where you will board your much-loved pet.

Tips on preparing for your cat’s stay with us: -

Planning

•   Check your vaccination records and make sure that your cat has been vaccinated for Flu and Enteritis within the last 12 months
•   If your cat is due a booster vaccination please ensure this is done at least one week before boarding.
•   If you have misplaced your vaccination record please contact your Veterinary Practice for a duplicate.
•   Make sure that you bring your vaccination records to the Cattery.
•   For the safety of all our boarders we will only admit cats with an up-to-date vaccination certificate.

Transporting your cat

•   Keep your cat indoors prior to its stay with us. Cats have an uncanny way of knowing what’s going on and are prone to ‘go missing’
•   Have a suitable transport carrier. It can be extremely dangerous should your cat get loose in the car.
•   Place newspaper in the carrier in case of accidents!
•   Do not feed for several hours before traveling if your cat is prone to car sickness.

Health and medication

•   We cannot accept cats suffering from or suspected to be suffering from any infectious disease.
•   All cats are examined on arrival and our staff will refuse admission if there are signs of ill health, pending advice from our Veterinary Surgeon. Owners appreciate that this is essential to safeguard the health of all cats boarded.
•   Please inform us if your cat has any health problems (non infectious) and if it has any medication. Please bring any medication with you, ensuring that it is clearly labeled so that we may administer it properly.

Diet

•   Most diets are catered for.
•   We endeavour to feed, where practical, as near to your cat’s home diet as possible, to avoid any tummy upsets.
•   Veterinary prescription diets can also be catered for.
•   Kittens and older cats are fed according to their special requirements.

Cattery Facilities

Accommodation

•   Individual chalets with heated beds for Winter boarding (Abingdon)
•   Individual walk in heated Chalets (Hadden Hill)
•   Spacious covered run
•   Sharing allowed for two to three cats from the same household
•   Cats can see their neighbours but have no direct contact.

Bedding

•   We provide bedding but owners are welcome to bring any favourite items or toys
  

Feeding

•   Food is prepared in our kitchen which is dedicated for cattery use
•   There is a selection of tinned and complete diets
•   Cats are fed twice daily (kittens and elderly cats according to need)
•   Milk and water is provided

             Abingdon Cattery Kitchen      Hadden Cattery Kitchen

Housekeeping

•   Chalets and runs are cleaned daily
•   Dirt trays are checked and emptied at least twice daily
•   Chalets and runs are thoroughly sterilised between boarding stays

Illness whilst boarding

•   Abingdon Cattery and Hadden Hill Cattery are owned and run by Abivale Veterinary Group
•   A Veterinary Surgeon is in attendance every day
•   Should our Cattery staff have any concern regarding your cat’s health then we will immediately seek the advice of one of our Veterinary Surgeons
•   There is no charge for Veterinary treatment should your cat be taken ill during it’s stay with us (provided it is not a complication of a pre-existing condition)
  

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Staff
We are very fortunate to have the services of dedicated staff that are great cat lovers. All members of staff are required to undergo training from our Head Nurse and this will cover such topics as: -

•   Cattery management
•   Recognition of symptoms of illness
•   Handling difficult boarders
•   Cleanliness and hygiene, including an awareness of diseases transmissible to humans
•   Worming and flea protocols
•   How to administer medication
•   Agreed procedures and protocols in the rare event of a disease outbreak

 
Terms and Conditions
Charges per day (inclusive of VAT) as of March 1st 2010

1 cat = £9.50 per day
2 cats sharing = £17.00 per day
3 cats sharing = £22.65 per day

•   Only cats from the same household may share
•   There is a minimum charge of three days board
•   We do not ask for a deposit. Please give us as much notice as possible of any cancellation
•   A full day’s board is charged for the day of arrival and departure
•   Payment of fees to be made at the time of collection
•   We accept Visa, cheques or cash
•   In the event of an early collection, the full boarding period booked will be charged.

Reception and Collection
Monday to Saturday inclusive 9 am – 1 pm 2 pm – 5 pm
Sundays and Bank Holidays - No admission or collection

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