What to look for in a good cattery

Twenty questions to ask when selecting a cattery for your loved ones.

1) Were you made welcome when you visited the cattery?

2) Have you seen the cattery licence?

3) Is there a separate kitchen for food preparation for the cats?

4) Do the cats have individual sleeping quarters?

5) Is the sleeping area warm and dry?

6) Do the cats have individual covered runs?

7) Is there a shelf for the cats to lie on?

8) Is there a scratching post in the run?

9) Is there a gap between the pens, or a full-height sneeze barrier?

10) Are the surroundings clean and tidy?

11) Are there no foul smells?

12) Is there a safety passage?

13) Is there an interesting view for the cats?

14) Does each pen have the cat's name clearly displayed?

15) Are the cat pens clean?

16) Do the litter trays and bowls look clean?

17) Do the resident cats look contented?

18) Have you been asked about your cat's health, vaccinations and diet?

19) Does the proprietor seem well-informed?

20) Does the proprietor seem caring?

If the answer is "yes" to the above, then you have found the ideal cattery.