3C's Boarding Cattery

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Terms and Conditions for 3C’s Boarding Cattery 

Cattery licence number: KW00019/A_CATS

 

It is essential that all customers take full responsibility for their cats at all times, even when boarding with us and that you have read and understand our Terms and Conditions thoroughly before using 3C’s Boarding Cattery. By making a booking with us and paying the £50(Single cat) and £100(two or more cats) deposit, you as the customer automatically agree to our Terms and Conditions and are bound by the Terms and Conditions set out within this document. If you are uncertain of any of the Terms or Conditions, please contact us and we will explain anything you are unsure of. Please ensure that you have read the entire document thoroughly whilst paying special attention to the section ‘Customer Responsibilities’.  Failure to do so may lead to your cat being refused entry into our cattery.  The full Terms and Conditions are also on the website and displayed in our reception area and copies can also be sent by email on request.

 

Your Consent

There may be times where we need to seek veterinary assistance, separate your cats into a single run, make changes to their diet or their general care. We will attempt to contact you first to discuss any significant concerns. In the event that we cannot get in contact with you or your emergency contact, we will make decisions in the best interests of your cat. By making a booking with 3C’s Boarding Cattery you agree for us to make decisions on your behalf for your cat/s as we feel best meets their needs.  You will be responsible for paying the full costs, as well as any costs incurred by 3C’s Boarding Cattery as a result of veterinary treatment your cat/s may require. Whilst every care is taken during your cat’s stay, your cat is boarded entirely at your own risk. We cannot be liable for illness, injury, or death of any animal in our care.

 

Our Service to your cats

3C’s Boarding Cattery offers luxury air-conditioned accommodation in our indoor cattery. All cats staying with us are supervised and monitored, and will be loved and cared for and treated in accordance with The Animal Welfare Regulations 2018. We cater for the cats overall physical, mental and nutritional needs ensuring that they are kept safe and healthy whilst staying with us.

 

Food and Nutrition

We provide a selection of wet and dry food inclusive of our daily service fee as per our animal welfare policy and daily feeding procedures. Cats will be fed according to the dietary plan discussed and agreed with you as the customer during the check in process.  Owners are welcome to supply their own food should they wish, however our boarding fees will remain unaltered.

 

Policies and Procedures

We have stringent measures and practices in place to ensure all management and staff are providing the highest level of care for all cats in our safe keeping as set out in the latest Animal Welfare Regulations updated in 2023.

 

Daily Tariffs

The customer agrees that by paying the £50 or £100 per cat/s which is a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit, you accept these Terms and Conditions and our daily fees as displayed on our website. Charges are calculated daily, starting with the day of arrival, and including the day of departure. 

 

Note:      During Standard Rate periods, there is a minimum three-day charge per booking.  During Peak rate periods, there is a minimum 7-day charge plus an additional £1.00 per cat per day charge over the Easter and Christmas / New Year holiday periods. 

 

Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday            9am - 5pm (Latest Collection & Drop-off is 4.30pm)

Sunday                                      9am- 12noon

 

Bank Holidays and other Public Holidays

We are closed on all bank and public holidays; therefore, no drop-offs or collections take place on these days.

 

 NEW Drop-off and Collection times

Monday to Saturday: 9am to 4.30pm. Sundays: 9am to 12 noon.

 

Collections

Please note our new collection times. Departing cats must be collected within the opening and closing times to avoid additional charges. Where cats cannot be collected within these times an additional days charge will be applied.

 

Viewing the Cattery

You are welcome to view the cattery Monday to Saturday between the hours of 11am and 3pm, this will avoid the busy feeding and cleaning times.

 

Parking

Clients are welcome to use our car park, but do so at their own risk.  Management or its staff will not be held responsible for any damage or theft to your vehicle or personal belongings whilst using our parking facilities.

 

Customer Responsibilities

 

Information required.

It is your responsibility to inform and provide us with all relevant information relating to your cat/s health and specific needs. This will ensure we manage and provide the correct care for your cat/s. This must include any sickness, illness, disease, behavioural concerns, or any other issues which may cause harm or distress to your cat/s, other boarding cats, or staff during their stay with us.

Should you withhold any information or deliberately mislead 3C’s Boarding Cattery you will be liable for any charges necessary to medically treat or rehouse your cat as well as any legal costs incurred by 3C’s Boarding Cattery as a result of your failure to notify us of these concerns or issues.

 

Vaccination Requirements

All cats accepted into 3C’s Boarding Cattery must show a valid up to date vaccination certificate against Feline Influenza and Feline Enteritis. We also recommend that all cats are vaccinated against the Feline Leukaemia Virus. The two primary and annual booster vaccinations must have been administered at least 14 days prior to boarding to protect your and our other resident cats from possible infection. Only vaccinated kittens can be accepted.

There will be no exceptions to this rule.

“Please note it is your responsibility to ensure that your cat/s appropriate vaccinations and or boosters are up to date. If not, we are unable to accept your cat/s into the cattery”. This is a requirement of our licence issued by Hart Borough Council.

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Illness

We reserve the right to refuse any cat showing signs of ill health, contagious or infectious disease. Any cat/s showing signs of illness whilst in our care will immediately be isolated in our isolation unit or at a veterinary practice.

 

Fleas and Worming

We take a great deal of care to ensure that our facility remains a safe environment for our cats from fleas and worms, ensuring that your cat does not contract them here. All cats must have received appropriate flea and worming treatment within 14 days of arriving at 3C’s Boarding Cattery. We reserve the right to apply flea treatment to any cat found to have flea infestation on arrival.  If we see that worms are present whilst clearing their litter, then we will provide treatment for them. The cost of treatment will be charged to the owner. 

 

Male Cats

Any male cat over the age of nine months, who is not neutered, cannot be accepted for boarding.

 

Cat Sharing 

Cats sharing runs will be monitored to ensure that they continue to cohabit harmoniously. If cats are becoming stressed in a shared situation, we will assess whether moving a cat to a separate run would be beneficial and if necessary, separate the cats into individual runs. Customers will be notified and will also be responsible for any additional costs accrued as a result of this. We accept no liability for any injury resulting from contact between cats from the same household who are sharing accommodation. Only cats from the same household are permitted to share a run. Written consent is required for cats that are sharing.

 

Veterinary Treatment and Isolation

If a cat becomes unwell or develops signs of illness or where there is a significant change in their eating habits, water intake, faeces, or urine or where we have concerns for their health or wellbeing, we will contact you the owner to notify you of our concerns. Should we be unable to get in touch with you, we will contact your veterinary practice, or where our concerns are significant enough that we feel the cat requires immediate attention we will seek medical advice and care from your veterinary practice without your consent. If your veterinary practice is unable to provide care at the given time, we will contact our own veterinary practice.

All veterinary and other costs incurred as a result of us seeking veterinary advice or treatment will be passed onto you the owner as well as any transport charges to and from the vets. This must be paid for in full when collecting your cat.

 

Payments

Full payment must be made on collecting your cat/s. Charges are calculated daily, starting with the day of arrival, and include the day of departure.  There is no reduction in fees if you decide to bring your cat later than originally booked or collect your cat earlier. Any extra fees incurred while your cat boards with us, must be paid on collection of your cat/s. During the peak periods, eg. Easter (two weeks), Summer holidays (1st July to 30th September) and Christmas & New Year, (15th December to 4th January) full payment will be requested to secure your booking over these busy periods.

We accept all Credit or Debit Cards (except Amex). 3C’s Boarding Cattery reserve the right to hold the cat until full payment is received; If this occurs, any additional days will be chargeable at the applicable rate. 

 

Cancellation Policy

The following cancellation policy will apply from 1st January 2024

 

Standard Rate periods: The £50 (single cat) and £100 (two or more cats/s) is a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit and will be forfeited if you cancel or change your booking. 

 

Peak Rate periods: During the peak periods, Easter (two weeks), Summer holidays (1st July to 30th September) and Christmas/New Year (15th December to 4th January) we require the full payment on confirmation of your booking. 

 

Cancellation charges are as follows:  

If notice of cancellation is received by us, 30 days or more before your cat is due to stay, we will refund you in full less the £50.00/£100.00 deposit.

If the notice of cancellation is received by us between 29 days and 14 days (inclusive) prior to your cats stay, you will forfeit 50% of the full booking cost.

If the cancellation is received by us between 14 days and 7 days (inclusive) prior to your cats stay, you will forfeit 75% of the full booking cost.

If the cancellation is received between 7 and 0 days (inclusive) of our cats stay, the full booking cost (100%) will be forfeited. 

 

Data Protection

The owner accepts that while boarding their cat/s at 3C’s Boarding Cattery any information relevant to the boarding of their cats is subject to the Data Protection Laws, 3C’s Boarding Cattery complies with the latest Data Protection Law. 

We keep the following data on file for each client; Name; Address; Contact Number; Emergency Contact and number; Email address; Veterinary practice and Pet details. 

We do not keep any payment details; they are shredded after use. 

We do not share your data with any third party, nor do we use it for marketing purposes.

We will only contact you regarding your booking.

The data is held securely on our booking system.

 

We will from time to time take photographs of the cat/s in our care for publication on our website and social media platforms. We will only use the cats name and do not “tag” people in posts.  If you do not wish your cat/s to be photographed, please let a member of staff know at the time of checking in your cat/s. 

 

Updates

We reserve the right to change or updates our Terms and Conditions, Boarding Rates, Policies and Procedures at any time.

Updated – January 2024

 

 

Print Name:……………………………………………………………………………………..                         Date: ………………………………………

 

 

 

Signature:…………………………………………………………………………………………      Cats Name/s: …………………………………………………………….

By agreeing to sign this T&C document, you are agreeing to abide by them.  This document will be held on file and valid for three years