Debbie Baker — Pet Care
East DevonContact
Debbie Baker Pet Care is a company based in Sidmouth, East Devon, which specialises in providing a homely environment for all the pets it cares for. Services include dog boarding,
Catteries and cat boarding in Devon · Page 4
Catteries and cat boarding in Devon
Compare 49 catteries and cat boarding establishments currently listed in Devon. This page is specifically for cats, with cat-only establishments shown before businesses that also board dogs. Providers may use terms such as cat boarding and boarding for cats; open each profile and confirm the accommodation is suitable for your cat.
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Catteries and cat boarding across Devon
Current listings for Devon appear in recorded localities including Plymouth, East Devon, Teignbridge, South Hams and Torridge District. This page uses the county or regional boundary, so check the exact town and address on each profile.
Travelling with your cat to boarding in Devon
About three quarters of the mapped listings lie within roughly 40 km in a straight line of the calculated reference point. Road journeys may be longer, so compare routes, collection times and emergency travel before choosing.
How to choose a cattery in Devon
For a cat, look for secure individual accommodation with a hiding place, elevated resting space, clean litter facilities and a double-door or similarly controlled entrance. Ask whether the cattery is physically and acoustically separated from dogs, how often each cat is checked, and how staff record appetite, drinking, litter use and signs of stress. Confirm that unfamiliar cats are never expected to share a unit.
What to prepare for your cat’s stay
For cat boarding, prepare the cat’s vaccination record, secure carrier, usual food, medication instructions, veterinary details and an emergency contact. Ask about parasite treatment and identification requirements. Tell the cattery about hiding behaviour, litter preference, eating habits, medical conditions and previous stress, and ask whether familiar bedding or a small item carrying the cat’s home scent is permitted.
Weather and planning for cats in Devon
Catteries can fill quickly during school holidays and popular travel weekends. Cats may be sensitive to heat, cold, noise and changes in routine, so ask about temperature control, ventilation, quiet rest and monitoring during severe weather. Always transport the cat in a secure carrier and reserve early if an individual unit with particular medical or mobility features is needed.
As a seasonal reference, the NASA POWER MERRA-2 monthly series for 2001–2020 at a representative point among the mapped listings places July at the highest average monthly maximum (about 23.1 °C) and February at the lowest average monthly minimum (about 0.0 °C). December has the highest estimated average monthly precipitation (about 124 mm). These figures describe one reference point, not every part of Devon or a particular establishment. Check the forecast before travel and ask how accommodation, exercise and transfers are adapted to heat, cold or rain.
Frequently asked questions
How many catteries and cat-boarding establishments are listed in Devon?
There are currently 49 active cat-boarding listings. The total changes automatically with the directory inventory.
Why are cat-only establishments shown first?
Cat pages prioritise establishments recorded for cats and not dogs. There are currently 35 cat-only listings in this result set; mixed establishments follow and may also provide suitable separated cat accommodation.
Should cats be housed away from dogs?
Cats often benefit from a quiet area physically and acoustically separated from dogs. Ask about separation, secure entrances and whether cats can see or hear dogs from their units.
What should a good cat-boarding unit provide?
Ask about a private secure unit, hiding place, elevated resting space, comfortable temperature, ventilation, clean litter area and room to keep food and water away from the tray.
Which vaccinations does a cat need before boarding?
Requirements vary by establishment and the cat’s circumstances. Ask which feline vaccinations and parasite treatments are required, when they must be completed and whether the current record must be presented.
What should I take for my cat’s stay?
Use a secure carrier and provide the requested vaccination record, food instructions, medication and emergency contacts. Ask whether familiar bedding or a small scent item is allowed and tell staff about appetite, litter and stress habits.
How should a cattery monitor a nervous cat?
Ask how often staff check eating, drinking, litter use, behaviour and medication, how observations are recorded and when they contact the owner or veterinary practice if a cat stops eating or appears unwell.
Can I contact establishments in Devon directly?
Yes. A telephone number is available on 49 of 49 current listings. Open a profile to see the available contact information and confirm current services directly.