Terms and Conditions
Please take the time to read through our terms and conditions prior to admitting your cat to our facility. Please read carefully as making a booking will be deemed as acceptance of these.
Cats 'n Clover will make every effort to ensure your cat's comfort while boarding with us and will look after their health and safety while you are away. We endeavour operate our facility to a very high standard, however all cats are boarded entirely at their owners risk and no liability is accepted for illness, injury, death or loss for any reason whatsoever.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 10:00am and 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am only
Sunday 4:00pm - 6:00pm only
Good Friday CLOSED
Christmas Day CLOSED
ANZAC Day 4 - 6pm only
All other public holidays we are open our normal daily hours.
- All boarding fees are charged at the full daily rate starting on the day of arrival and every day thereafter including the day of departure.
- A $25 fee applies for out of hours drop-offs & pickups made by prior arrangement. A $50 fee applies if you arrive out of hours without an appointment.
Vaccinations & De-sexing
- Cats are only accepted with up-to-date vaccination records. A copy of these must be presented on or before arrival.
- Cats must be vaccinated against Feline Panleucopaenia (enteritis), Rhinotracheitis (feline herpesvirus) and Feline Calicivirus (snuffles) and be free from parasites. The vaccine must have been done not more than a year before boarding and not less than 7 days before boarding.
- All cats must have been flea and worm treated within the last four weeks before admittance to cattery. If we see flea dirt in the cat’s room, or the presence of worms, the cat will be treated by us at a cost of $12.50 for flea treatment and $18.50 for worm treatment.
- We do not board un-neutered male cats over the age of 8 months.
Booking, Changes & Cancellation
CHRISTMAS - NEW YEAR - SUMMER (20th Dec - 7th Feb)
Deposit
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $80 deposit is due by 31st October.
- Deposits are not refundable or transferable to a new booking under any circumstances including illness or weather related disruptions.
Balance (remaining amount less deposit)
- The full balance of your reservation is due by 20th November.
- 100% refund of balance will be given for cancellations made in writing 28 days or more before the Check In date.
- 75% refund of balance will be given for cancellations made in writing 21 – 27 days before the Check In date.
- 50% refund of balance will be given for cancellations made in writing 14 - 20 days before the Check In date.
- Cancellations made less than 14 days before the Check In date of your reservation will not receive a refund.
- From 20th Dec - 7th Feb we will charge for dates booked. If you check your cat in at a later date or collect your cat before the check-out date, you will be charged for the dates booked, not the dates used.
- Date changes can be made free of charge up to 28 days prior to Check In (availability permitting).
- Date changes requested less than 28 days prior to Check In (if able to be accommodated) will incur a $20 administration fee.
EASTER (Thursday - Monday of Easter weekend)
Deposit
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 deposit is due by 1/03/24.
- Deposits are not refundable or transferable to a new booking under any circumstances including illness or weather related disruptions.
Balance (remaining amount less deposit)
- The full balance of your reservation is due by 20/03/24.
- 100% refund of balance will be given for cancellations made in writing 21 days or more before the Check In date.
- 75% refund of balance will be given for cancellations made in writing 14 – 20 days before the Check In date.
- 50% refund of balance will be given for cancellations made in writing 7 - 13 days before the Check In date.
- Cancellations made less than 7 days before the Check In date of your reservation will not receive a refund.
- During Easter we will charge for dates booked. If you check your cat in at a later date or collect your cat before the check-out date, you will be charged for the dates booked, not the dates used.
- Date changes can be made free of charge up to 14 days prior to Check In (availability permitting).
- Date changes requested less than 14 days prior to Check In (if able to be accommodated) will incur a $20 administration fee.
LONG WEEKENDS & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Deposit
- A non-refundable $50 deposit is due 28 days prior to Check In.
- Deposits are not refundable under any circumstances including illness or weather related disruptions but will be held as credit for a future booking.
- A $10 administration fee will be deducted to process all credits.
Balance
- The full balance of your reservation is due 10 days prior to Check In.
- 100% refund of balance will be given for cancellations made in writing 14 days or more before the Check In date.
- 50% refund of balance will be given for cancellations made in writing 7 - 13 days before the Check In date.
- Cancellations made less than 7 days before the Check In date of your reservation will not receive a refund.
OFF PEAK RESERVATIONS
No Deposit is required.
- Any cancellations or changes to non-peak bookings must be communicated in writing at least 48 hours before the date of arrival.
- Cancellation of a non-peak booking with less than 48 hours notice will incur a $50 cancellation fee
- Non- cancelled bookings are liable for full payment.
- For long term boarding (30 days or more) a deposit equal to 7 days boarding is required at check in and weekly or fortnightly payments will be required thereafter.
Drop-off and Collection
- Cats should be bought to the cattery in a suitably secure cat carrier. No responsibility will be taken by Cats 'n Clover for the loss, injury or death of any cat where this advice is not observed.
- Cats 'n Clover offer a pick-up or drop off service by appointment if a driver is available. This service costs $25 per trip within 10km of Cats 'n Clover or $35 within 20km of Cats 'n Clover. Where your cat is transported by Cats 'n Clover or any of our employees or agents, we take no responsibility for any injury or death caused to your cat in the event that our vehicle is involved in any type of motor vehicle accident.
- All cats are accepted into our care on the understanding that they are in good health or that any current or prior health conditions are communicated to us prior to admittance. We reserve the right to refuse admission to any cat appearing to be unwell or thought to be suffering from any illness or infectious disease.
- Any cat left at the cattery for 14 days in excess of their booked departure date without any contact from their owner or representative will be classed as abandoned. In this event we reserve the right to make suitable alternative arrangements for the cat. Any outstanding boarding fees plus any additional costs incurred will be pursued in full.
Payment
- All costs are to be paid in full before your cat leaves the premises. Payment options are Cash, EFTPOS or internet banking. Should you wish to pay by internet banking please let us know in advance so we can provide you with an invoice and our account details. SORRY WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARD.
- Cats 'n Clover reserve the right to hold the cat until full payment is received and any extra days the cat stays will be charged at the normal daily rate.
- Unpaid accounts will be liable for interest and collection costs.
Authorisation for Veterinary Treatment
In leaving your cat in our care, you therefore authorise us to seek veterinary intervention should we deem it necessary, and to act in consultation with the Vet on your behalf in ensuring your pets wellbeing. Whilst a cat is under the care of Cats 'n Clover, the owner agrees to the following statements:
- I give permission for cattery staff to access my cat's veterinary records and/or test results pertaining to the period of this booking.
- I give permission for the cattery or vet to administer worm/flea treatments if necessary.
- In the case of suspected illness or injury I give consent for a veterinary consultation and investigations such as blood tests or X-rays to be performed where necessary.
- I give permission for the cattery staff to administer any prescribed treatments the vet considers advisable.
- I agree to pay any veterinary expenses incurred along with the boarding fees and transportation charges to and from the vet ($25 per trip within 10km of Cats 'n Clover, $35 per trip within 20km of Cats 'n Clover) in full at the time of collection.
**I also give consent for euthanasia - should this be necessary and recommended on humane grounds by the veterinarian caring for my cat - but only after first consulting with me if contactable, and/or my contact person if contactable.
**In the unfortunate and sad event that the cat should die whilst staying at Cats 'n Clover the owner or owner's contact person will be notified and asked for further instruction as to their wishes for the cat. If neither the owner, nor the owner's contact person can be contacted the cat will be taken to the nearest veterinary practice able to appropriately store the cat until the owners return.
Medical
- If your cat has an existing medical condition, any known allergies, or special dietary needs, they should be declared or supplied with clear written instructions.
- Medication will be administered in accordance with the owner’s instructions.
- There is No extra charge for the administering of tablets, supplements, ear drops, etc up to two doses daily.
- There is a charge of $1 per dose to administer any third or subsequent doses of any medication/supplement.
- There is a $1 per dose charge to administer Insulin.
- Neither Cats ‘n Clover, nor its owners, employees or agents, shall be responsible for any consequences of the administration of any medication whether: It is administered in accordance with the owner’s instructions or by the instructions of a Veterinarian; Your cat has been administered with an incorrect dosage of medication; Any act of omission on our part causes any adverse consequences to your cat.
Food
- We feed biscuits from the Royal Canin range of dry food, twice daily. A selection of wet food is served in the mornings.
- Should you wish your cat to receive a special or veterinary prescribed diet, food must be provided by the owner. Boarding rates are not discounted for providing your own food.
- If your cat eats raw meat only, we offer 2 meals a day of Jimbo’s beef, veal or chicken mince at NO extra cost. We also offer a Raw Essentials diet for a surcharge of 50c per day.
Bedding & Personal items
- We provide beds, blankets and toys for each cat. Should you wish to bring any of these items from home you are welcome to do so but it is on the understanding these items are left at your own risk. Naming items is advisable. Any unclaimed lost property held for more than 21 days will be considered property of Cats ‘n Clover.
- Heat pads are included the Deluxe units at NO extra cost. A heat pad can be rented for any of our other units for $1 per day. This fee is waived if your cat is 15 years old or more.
Photographs & Videos
- Cats ‘n Clover employees or agents regularly take pictures/videos of the cattery and our guests for our database, to update owners while boarding, for promotional purposes as well as other reasons.
- Cats ‘n Clover reserves the right in perpetuity to use these images without cost. These images/videos may be published online on our website or via social media sites or in print or on television.