Conference misery::feline_v1

13.0. "Meow Motel" by ORPHAN::LIONEL () Wed Jun 06 1984 16:08

Are you worried about going away for a while and leaving your kitties
with someone whom you don't trust entirely, or perhaps they're going
to be left alone?  Well, if you're in the northeastern Mass/Southern NH
area, you have an alternative.

The "Meow Motel" in Amesbury, MA, is, as the name suggests, a motel for
cats.  And only cats.  (Some dog kennels run cat boarding as a sideline.)
The Meow is run by two delightful older people: Roy and Carol Cobb.  They
both love cats and take excellent care of their charges.

The Meow Motel has large, individual "rooms" for the cats, each with
a soft bed and a litter box.  Cats are typically fed 9-Lives type cat food,
but you are free to supply your own or to make requests.  (Carol Cobb
tells of how one customer brought fresh salmon to be cut with silver
scissors for her kitty!)  The cats are let out to play (inside) each day.

The last I was there, the rate was $2.50/day.  My cats have stayed at the
Meow for 6 years now, and seem to like it.  (However, they hate the car
ride to get there...)  The motel was even featured on a segment of
Evening Magazine on Boston's Channel 4 last August, said segment including
about 10 seconds of Helen and I holding our cats and me telling how I know
they'll get the love and affection they get at home.

The Meow has customers from all over New England, many of whom have been
bringing their kitties in for over 10 years.  Sometimes, much to Mr. Cobb's
disgust, the owners never return for their cats, so he sometimes has
adorable kitties looking for a home.  (I can't understand such behavior.)

You can call the Meow Motel at 617-388-1722 for reservations.  Tell them that
Wellington and Tabitha sent you.
					Steve

Wow, I wish I had known about this place last summer.  I went on vacation
and didn't want to board Pourushahspa Aerofat (Shah for short), my Persian,
at a kennel, so I left her at my friend's house .  When I came back from
vacation, the cat had gotten out and run away.  I put ads in the paper for
months.  No response.  Then about 6 months later I saw her in the rain at
a rotary.  I stopped the car, ran after my poor ragged, skinny, wet pal,
but she took off.  After more ads, I got some calls and went looking for
her but never found her.  So, now I know where I can take my cat to be
boarded.  Thanks.

Nichole

Update on the rate.  I was remembering a bit further into the past than
I thought.  The rate last August was $4/day.  Still a bargain.
				Steve

    Does the Meow Hotel also screen their customers to be sure their
    cats are up to date on their shots and also for Leuko preventative
    shots?  I'd hate to leave mine someplace that wasn't that careful
    after paying so much out in boosters myself (because I care enough).
    
    If they do this screening, sounds like the purrfect place to bring
    them when going away on vacation, etc.
    
    Thanks
    Pat
    

    In a conference as large as this, it's odd to hear Amesbury, my
    tiny little town mentioned.  What a coincedence!  The Meow Motel
    is less than 1/2 mile from my home!
    
    Stacie

    Back in the file after some four years!
    
    The Meow Motel requires you show proof of pneumonitis shots, though
    they don't ask (last I heard, but that was also a couple of years
    ago) for proof of leuko or rabies shots.  Can't hurt to call
    and ask.
    				Steve