Spokane Cat Hotel
Our boarding annex is located in the front half of the clinic and gets a ton of sunshine from a full wall of windows. Each cat condo (approximately 5' wide x 2.5' deep x 3' tall) features a porthole separating the litter box area from the dining/bed area. Some of the condos also open up to a "fourplex" for two or three cats from the same household to board together while still having enough space to lounge.
We provide cozy beds and blankets, all necessary dishes, litter, and litter pans. Science Diet Adult dry food is included free of charge. Of course, you are more than welcome to bring your own food, treats, and other belongings to help your kitty feel more at home. We use Feliway (a soothing pheromone diffuser) in the boarding room to calm nervous kitties while they are away from home, but we find that the shy ones tend to come around pretty quickly.

Tours of our facility are available anytime between the hours of 9:30am-5:00pm!
Accommodations
Most of our kitty condos are 5' - 6' long x 2.5' tall x 2.5' deep. These condos feature two rooms separated by a partition with a porthole for access to each side. One side is set up with bedding, food, and water. The other side is set up with an appropriately sized litter pan. Each side also features a lounging ledge. These condos are best for our more outgoing, social kitties and can be combined with an upper/lower condo to create a space for cats from the same household to have access to each other. Our other condos have the same amount of space, but they're set up a little differently and are best for very nervous or feisty kitties. Our boarding caretakers have extensive experience and will choose your cat's accommodations based on their needs.
Rates & Requirements
Boarding costs $24.00 per cat, per night. Oral and topical medications are $3.00 per am/pm dose. We require current FVRCP (aka "Distemper") and Rabies vaccinations, unless medically inappropriate and discussed with your regular veterinarian.
Medical Needs
Since we are a veterinary hospital, we are prepared to handle most medical needs that may come up while you are away from home. If you have a cat who needs daily medication, you can be assured that a trained veterinary staff will be administering the medication properly. Because we are not here overnight, we are not able to accommodate diabetic cats who require insulin.
"Do you let them out?"
This is our most popular question!
We understand that most cats aren’t exactly thrilled about leaving their familiar surroundings, especially when it means a trip in the carrier. When your cat arrives for boarding, they need time to adjust to their new environment. Their condo becomes a safe, cozy space where they can settle in and feel secure.
While the idea of letting cats roam freely might sound nice, it can actually be quite stressful for them. Once a cat gets comfortable in their own space, introducing them to a larger area—especially one where they might encounter other cats (who are also adjusting in their own ways)—can be overwhelming.
Every cat responds to stress differently. Some may become fearful or anxious, while others might unknowingly invade another cat’s space and cause tension. Our priority is always to keep all of our feline guests safe, calm, and comfortable during their stay.
Preparation Guidelines for Your Upcoming Boarding Visit
Checklist - To Do!
1. Reserve early! If you know you are going to need boarding around a major holiday, request your reservation as soon as possible.
2. Vaccinations need to be up to date prior to boarding to allow them time to take effect by the time your cat is here for their boarding stay. If you have questions about this policy, ask us right away. We want to make sure you have enough time to get your cat up to date. If we are your regular veterinarian, please be aware that our appointment spots are often booked out several weeks in advance.
3. Fill out your Boarding Consent & Instructions form well in advance of your boarding drop off date. It's not a short form, so make sure to allow yourself enough time to submit the form at least a few days prior to dropping your cat off here.
4. If you think you might be running low on your cat's food or medication, plan ahead to make sure you are able to provide us with an appropriate amount of supplies to last the length of your cat's boarding stay.
Drop Off & Pick Up
Please plan your drop off and pick up times to fall between 9:30am and 5pm and remember, we are not open to the public on the weekends. Generally, it should take less than 15 minutes or so to check in and out, but that time can be longer based on several factors, like having multiple people checking in or out at the same time. We're pretty efficient, but you might anticipate minor delays around the busier holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and late December/early January).
Belongings: What do I NEED to bring for my cat's boarding stay?
1. FOOD - Please make sure to bring your cat's food. A change in diet can cause stomach upset, so it's best to feed them what they are used to. If you don't bring food from home, or if your cat refuses to eat it, we can use our own supply, with an additional charge that will vary depending on what is used.
2. MEDS - Please bring any medications your cat needs to take. If you have a tried-and-true method of administering medication to your cat, please bring any supplies if needed for us to be able to replicate your process.
3. Please make sure your cat's carrier is in working condition. Some cats are shy or cranky, especiallty the first day when we need to remove them from their carrier. If you have a hard sided carrier and the bolts are rusted shut, it makes it much more difficult to safely transfer your cat from their carrier to the boarding condo.
Belongings: What should I NOT bring for my cat's boarding stay?
1. Nothing with string/yarn – even if your kitty does fine with this type of thing at home, our policy is to never leave a pet with anything that could conceivably be considered a choking hazard. This is also why we require collars and harnesses to be removed prior to your cat being placed in their boarding condo. If your kitty is feisty, we will ask you to do this for us at the time of drop-off. If you have any concerns about identification for your cat in case of emergency, we highly recommend having a microchip placed. If your pet already has a microchip but you’re not sure if the contact information is up to date, we can get you the information you need in order to check.
2. Dishes, litter, litterboxes – we have our own and we try to avoid using yours from home in case they get lost or mixed up with our supplies. If you have a special circumstance, please let us know and we can make exceptions to this policy as needed.
3. Raw food - Out of an abundance of caution, we do not allow any raw food or raw freeze-dried treats. If your cat normally eats raw food, one option is to cook portions of it at home for your pet's meals while boarding. This isn't an indictment against all raw diets, or a judgement on pet owners who choose to feed raw diets, so please don't In a boarding environment, our highest priority is to keep other people's pets safe, and eliminating any risk possible helps us with that achieve that goal.
Belongings: What OPTIONAL items am I allowed to bring for my cat's boarding stay?
Bedding - We have plenty of soft blankets and bedding, but you are welcome to bring bedding from home if you'd like.
Toys/Scratchers - Cardboard scratchpads are allowed, as are any toys that don't have a string (potential choking hazard).
Can I visit my cat during their boarding stay?
Absolutely! You're welcome to visit your kitty while they’re staying with us. Just reach out to schedule a visit in advance so we can make sure it’s a good time for both you and your cat.
To keep things calm and stress-free, we aim to schedule visits during quieter times of the day—usually outside of our busy breakfast and dinner hours when staff are focused on feeding and cleaning.
Please note that since we're not fully staffed on weekends, visits are only able to be scheduled on weekdays.
What happens if my cat needs urgent medical care while boarding?
Our boarding caretakers are trained to be on the lookout for any unusual symptoms or behaviors. We track how often they use the litterbox (#1 and #2!), if they are eating and drinking, if they have thrown up or shown any other visible sign that would indicate they aren't feeling well.
If a medical problem arises, the veterinarian will be consulted and we will take further action as needed. The Boarding Consent & Instructions form that you fill out for us prior to boarding will help us determine any next steps. Having this information at our fingertips is invaluable in an emergency situation.
Would you like to make a boarding reservation? Please complete our Reservation Request Form.