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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Charlie_Bear on February 22, 2013, 23:45:47 PM

Title: Hoping to open a cattery
Post by: Charlie_Bear on February 22, 2013, 23:45:47 PM: I have decided, after an horrendous 5 years of divorce, and various other painful things that have happened in my life recently, that I need a life change.

So, I have today send in drawings to the local council for outline planning for a cattery in my garden. I need a job and I love cats, so what better than to get paid for looking after them. I fostered for a couple of years and loved it. Would have a house full of cats if it was practical. I now have three plus a Springer Spaniel Dog. Would like one more cat and another dog, though :)
Title: Re: Hoping to open a cattery
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 22, 2013, 23:55:13 PM: Wishing you loads of luck ;D
Title: Re: Hoping to open a cattery
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on February 23, 2013, 16:06:16 PM: Sorry to hear that you've been having a rotten time of it :hug: What a great positive attitude to have though, and a great opportunity to have the best cattery in the area if you're starting from scratch - onwards and upwards!
Title: Re: Hoping to open a cattery
Post by: SamMewl on February 23, 2013, 17:08:42 PM: GOOD LUCK

you probably have these already but some good resourses for cattery construction :)
http://www.fabcats.org/publications/index.php
Title: Re: Hoping to open a cattery
Post by: Greenlaner on February 23, 2013, 19:18:49 PM: Best of luck :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Hoping to open a cattery
Post by: Helen M on February 23, 2013, 20:32:20 PM: Good luck
Do you know the Model Licence conditions for catteries is in the process of being updated (those in respect of kennels were updated last year). But I am sure your premises will consider all the cats needs.
It is a wonderful job, which I enjoy and I hope you will to. Just one thought I hope you have considered the practicalities that you will need family /staff to cover you when you need to go out - shopping, bankings etc.
Title: Hoping to open a cattery
Post by: caledonia on February 23, 2013, 20:56:25 PM: Oh what a fabulous idea! I hope it works out for you! My little secret dream :-)
Title: Re: Hoping to open a cattery
Post by: Helen M on March 04, 2013, 08:52:20 AM: Good luck, your local council must be differnet from mine as they do not allow cat home boarding (only dog). Good luck and enjoy it.