About Upper Ruxley Cattery

Upper Ruxley Cattery was first established in 1988. The current owners took over the cattery during August 2002. The cattery is conveniently located on the borders of Sidcup, Swanley and Orpington and takes in owner’s cats from a large catchment area of South East London and North West Kent.

The purpose build cattery accommodation overlooks pleasant, peaceful garden surroundings with rural views across fields and woodlands. This is an ideal relaxing setting for your cat’s holiday, with homely comforts, care and attention while you are away.

The Owners (Jill & Ray) are both members of the Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB). The Feline Advisory Bureau is a charity dedicated to the health and welfare of cats.

Our guests are of various breeds and ages.  Our youngest guest as been 5 months old and our oldest has been 25 years old.  We have also nurtured some cats back to good health after accidents, operations or illness.

Our largest guest cats have been the lovely placid Maine Coons. The Maine Coon is noted for its large bone structure, its rectangular body shape, and a long, flowing coat.

 

Accommodation

Our cattery accommodation is of penthouse chalet construction. Each chalet unit comprises of a cosy insulated sleeping room above an adjoining covered exercise area.  The exercise areas are fitted with sneeze barriers. Access to the sleeping area is via a ladder ramp through a cat flap.  The secure exercise area houses the water bowl, litter tray and scratch pad or pole.  The insulated sleeping areas are individually heated at cold weather times for our guests comfort.  Access to each unit is via a safety corridor which is locked for security.  Chalets vary in size to accommodate either single cat occupancy or multiples of cats from the same household. The site is covered by external lighting and CCTV cameras.

We provide beds and bedding for the comfort of our guests. If your cat has its own bed or favorite blanket we encourage you to bring it in with your cat. Anything that is familiar to them helps them to settle and relax.

Meals

Our guests are feed in the early morning and early evening. The guests are fed quality premium wet and dry foods, we also have cat milk if required. We try to feed the cats their normal diet in accordance with their owner’s instructions.

For cats that have a special dietary requirement of a prescription food you will need to provide their food.

Cat Carriers/Baskets.  

Always transport your cat(s) in a suitable secure pet carrier unit. Do not carry your cat in your arms or in any old box.  Any sudden movement, loud noise or a bang could mean your cat might run off through fright.

Cats on Medication

We are happy to administer any medication during your cats stay.  However we do not administer injection medication.

General

Cats love routine so feeding and cleaning is done at regular times each day. Your cats happiness is paramount so we strive to achieve this by giving them our attention throughout their stay with us.

If your cat normally wears a magnet on their collar please remove this before leaving your cat with us.