Conference misery::feline_v1

    I believe Fitzgeralds in Fitchburg boards animals, there phone number
    is (508) 342-5892.
    
    regards
    

    Hi, I do not know anyone in Nashua, but in Merrimack.. my Vet
    now offers "boarding/kittykamp".. in his new facility..
    and I have seen the er um " kittysuites" and they are very nice..
    His Animal Services Manager is very nice ,, and Richard the "new
    person.. is a reall kittyperson,, and is very "genreous with
    the catnip..
    Kate.. the phone number is # 603 424-9922. Merrrimack  Vet Clinic..

I really like this kennel.

	Its a Dogs Life Kennel
	36 Barretts Hill Rd, Hudson
	595-1488

Its a really nice place and the owners
are very conscientious.
	

    We have friend who started a pet sitting service a year ago
    and have done fabulous. You might try this instead of boarding.
    
      PET PALS
      Nashua, New Hampshire (they cover Hollis, Amherst, Hudson,
                             Merrimack, and of course Nashua.)
    
      Their business card is so cute has a cute little kitty on it
      and the face of a cocker spaniel. Their motto is, " While
      you're away T.L.C. for pets in their home enviorment."
    
      Folks who have used them are always repeat customers.
    
      I do not know what they charge.
    
      Pet Pals
      Nashua, NH 
      883-1271
    
      Please feel free to mention my name and either Jackie or Paul
      will be glad to talk with you about your animal care while you
      are away.
    
      Barbara

    Village Sentry Kennel in Hollis boards both dogs and cats.

    I've checked all the notes on boarding a cat and am curious about the
    cost.  $9.50 a day seems like very expensive, especially if you are
    going on vacation for a week or more.  They do 10% discount for 2 cats,
    whoop-de-do!  
    
    What's an average price that you would expect to pay?  I've always
    heard around $5, but perhaps inflation has kicked in a bit since then?
    
    Thanks, Cheryl (and yes, I know all about having neighbors coming over
    to care for cats, plants, etc...)

    It is costing me �3.75 a day per cat ($6.75) for the 14 days of my holiday 
    (17 days they need to be in the cattery) this year , they'll give me 10% 
    discount - if I have them in the same "cage".

    Well, I really think this would be too small an area, so I have them in 
    adjoining "cages", and they have removeable lower halves, so the "cages" 
    are linked.

    They are each 4foot by 6foot room-height "cages", with shelves and heated 
    igloos, and together it will be �127.50 ($229.50) - they can have the 
    scratching posts in with them( and baskets and blankets and toys).
    They get food, attention, and and vet insurance for this amount, and are 
    covered for vet-care up to 3 weeks after they come home.

    When I get them home, they'll be straight out of the cat-flap, into the 
    garden, and up the trees!

    A cat-sitter would be cheaper, but as they are outdoor/indoor cats, and 
    both ex-strays, I'm afaid that if they were without long-term company, 
    they might wander.

    Taking them with me is not an option, as I'm going to Canada to see my 
    brother - most of my long holidays are taken outside of the UK, so they 
    get this "treat" every year.
    For long weekends my neighbours look after them, and I'm not afraid 
    they'll wander for such a short time (they have both found out how to use 
    her cat-flap!).

    			Heather

    I saw an ad in this passed Sunday's Boston Globe for cat boarding
    in Groton, MA.  The name of the place is "The Cat's Cradle" and
    the description sounded great.  It's a big old colonial house with
    what they called "cat duplexes" inside.  They made a point to say
    that cats were not caged in a sterile, cold environment.  The house
    is adjacent to a vet's office in case of any emergencies and that
    they would provide home-cooked meals or gourmet cat-food - whichever
    you would prefer for your cat.  The prices given were from $4 to $7
    per night.  Sounds reasonable to me...
    
    Sorry that I don't have the phone number, but the paper got thrown
    away.  I'm sure you could get it from information, though.
    
    - Kathryn
    

RE: .2

	I called Merrimack Veterinary Hospital
	today and they are charging $24.50
	for a double-high cage with two perches!
	Can you believe it? 

	Does anyone know of any place in Southern
	NH or Northeastern Mass. where I could
	get boarding for my cat for the 4th
	of July weekend in a double-high cage
	with perches for $10 or less a night?

RE: .8

	I called information about "The Cat's
	Cradle" and they didn't have a listing
	for it in Groton, Mass.  It sounds like
	a really nice place.  Does anyone know
	how I can reach them?

	thanks............................beth

    Beth,
    
    A better option would be to find someone to come into your home and
    care for your cat while you're gone.  Boarding is a frightening
    experience for animals -- strange sights, smells, etc.  It would be
    much less stressful for your kitty if she could stay home while you're
    gone.
    
    Also, there is a chance your cat can get sick while being boarded.  A
    great many viruses are airborne and the stress of boarding would make
    her that much more suseptible to illness.
    
    I don't live in your area so can't make a recommendation.  However,
    there might be a Feliner who lives nearby and doesn't have plans for
    that weekend who can help you.
    
    Good luck!
    

I'll be around all weekend, so if you get stuck, give me a call...883-6997.
My seven brats keep me home on long weekends so they can party....

Mary