Cat boarding and cat sitting in Singapore

Planning cat boarding in Singapore, or weighing up a cat sitter? Every boarder in our directory is on the AVS registry of licensed pet boarding facilities. A licence does not tell you whether a boarder takes cats, or keeps them away from dogs, so it is worth asking first. Many boarders focus on dogs, and some are lovely with cats too.

What a cat needs from a boarder

• A room or condo-style unit of their own, with a litter tray, a hiding spot and a shelf to climb.
• Distance from dogs. Many cats eat poorly if they can see or hear barking all week.
• Clear vaccine requirements, and whether anything beyond the core vaccine is the boarder’s rule or your vet’s advice.
• A plan for medication. If your cat takes daily medicine, ask who gives it and what happens if your cat refuses.
• Secure housing, so your cat stays safely in their unit rather than roaming the premises.

A cat sitter is often a great fit

Many cats are happiest at home. A sitter who visits once or twice a day for a long weekend, or who stays over, avoids the carrier and the new smells. You are trusting them with your home, so ask for references, a written fee, what they will do if your cat stops eating, and which vet they will call. Our pet-sitting article covers more questions. We would not recommend leaving a cat alone for a week with just an automatic feeder, because cats can become unwell quickly if they stop eating.

Book early for Chinese New Year and the school holidays. Share your cat’s licence and microchip details with the boarder or sitter in case your cat slips out. AVS’s cat-keeping rules ask that pet cats in public stay under physical control, so use a harness or carrier for the handover.