Felinee Guest House | By Appointment Only

Before their Stay

Preparing Your Cat for Their First Stay at Felinee

A little preparation can make a meaningful difference to how comfortably your cat settles into their stay. The aim isn’t to change who your cat is — just to support a smooth, low-stress transition into a new environment.

Before You Arrive

Confirm the essentials

Make sure your booking details are complete, including vaccination status, health history, and any medications or special requirements. If you’re unsure about anything, we’re always happy to talk it through before your cat arrives.

Maintain normal routines

In the days leading up to their stay, keep feeding times, litter arrangements, and daily rhythms as close to normal as possible. Familiar routines help cats feel more secure during change.

Pack familiar items

A familiar scent can be very reassuring. You’re welcome to bring:

  • Your cat’s usual food (if they’re on a specific diet)

  • A familiar blanket or item from home

  • Any prescribed medications, clearly labelled

We’ll take care of the rest.

On the Day of Arrival

Keep the experience calm

Try to keep the morning relaxed and unhurried. Avoid introducing new foods, new environments, or unfamiliar experiences just before arrival.

Use a secure carrier

Your cat should arrive in a secure, well-ventilated carrier they’re already familiar with. This helps them feel contained and safe during transport.

For security purposes, every cat must have a carrier at arrival that will be stored during their stay.

Short, calm handover

Cats often cope best with brief, calm goodbyes. Once your cat is settled into their private suite, we’ll allow them to acclimatise in their own time.

During the Stay

Every cat settles differently. Some explore straight away; others prefer quiet observation before engaging with their surroundings. Both responses are completely normal.

At Felinee:

  • Cats are never rushed or forced to interact

  • Care is adjusted to suit each cat’s temperament

  • Calm handling and observation guide our approach

If your cat requires medication or additional support, this will be managed as discussed prior to arrival.

What Helps Most

  • Familiar scents and routines

  • Calm, predictable handling

  • Allowing your cat to set the pace

What helps least is trying to “train” your cat for boarding or introducing major changes immediately beforehand.

If You’re Unsure

If this is your cat’s first stay — or you’re unsure how they might cope — that’s completely okay. We’re happy to talk through suitability and expectations honestly, before you book.

Finding the right environment matters more than making a booking.