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Cat Boarding
Family-Owned Luxury Cat Boarding
in Encinitas, CA
Since 1975, Alcala Country Pet Resort has provided top-notch cat boarding in the San Diego area. Our climate-controlled cattery is in a dedicated building for a peaceful, quiet, and cheerful home-away-from-home away from our dog guests.
First Night Free Boarding for New Clients
Try us for free! We can’t wait to meet your pet.
Discount subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offers.
Applies to first-time boarding customers only.
luxury cat boarding San Diego
Purr-fect Cat Boarding Amenities & Care
Our Cattery is the premier cat boarding destination in the greater San Diego area and your cat’s finest home away from home.
Our cat boarding suites have been specifically designed to accommodate your cat’s unique needs. Whether your cat is young and active, more restful or reserved, or enjoys the company of their housemates, we’ve got you covered! All suites feature an outside window so your cat can sunbathe or observe the activity in our dog park. Multi-cat families are welcome to stay together in our larger suite options.
We also offer personal playtime for our cat boarding guests. Your cat will get some one-on-one time with a staff member where there will be toys as well as lots of petting and loving! Be sure to ask about this when you make your cat boarding reservation!
Cat Boarding Suites near San Diego
Our family-owned cat boarding near San Diego offers a variety of deluxe cat boarding suites with built-in windows, all the comforts of home, and even the sounds and sights of cat-friendly TV. Each suite provides ample space for play, rest, and relaxation. Our cat boarding guests are lodged separately from our canine guests in a peaceful, quiet, and charming area all their own. We highly recommend stopping in for a tour before making a reservation so you can select the suite that is best suited to your cat’s needs.
extra love and attention
We want our feline guests to feel like part of our extended Alcala family. We offer optional, individualized playtime for our cat boarding guests. Sessions are one-on-one with a cat-loving caregiver. We tailor the activity to your cat’s preference, whether it’s cuddle time in a warm lap, inciting playfulness with an array of toys, or simply offering an opportunity to explore our cattery under a watchful eye. Be sure to ask about “Kitty TLC” when you make your reservation!
Aristocat Room- Our Most Deluxe Suite
Our most spacious cat boarding suite is fitted for feline royalty. It features a playroom with a multi-level kitty suite, a large bay window, and a private garden view.
General FAQ
Dogs and cats must be at least 16 weeks of age to join us. They need to have received their final round of puppy or kitten shots, including their first rabies vaccination.
If your dog is over 7 years of age and cat is over 10 years, we require their veterinarian to complete the below Veterinary questionnaire within 6 months of any boarding stay in order for us to ensure they are in good health to stay with us.
Dogs who aren’t spayed or neutered are more than welcome to stay and play with us. They’ll receive one-on-one play sessions with a caregiver. For the safety of all our guests, we can’t accept females approaching, in, or recently out of a heat cycle.
The following vaccinations are required for dogs:
- Rabies (1- or 3-year duration)
- Distemper & Parvo (1- or 3-year duration)
- Bordetella* (Must be given within 6 MONTHS prior to visit)
- Canine Influenza (This is not a required vaccine but is highly recommended)
*May be administered on-site for $50.00*
The following vaccinations are required for cats:
- Rabies (Once in cat’s lifetime, does NOT need to be current as of boarding dates)
- FVRCP (1- or 3-year duration for all cats under 10 years of age)
- Feline Leukemia OR FELV Test (Yearly)
Shot records may be uploaded directly to your client account. They may also be sent to our office email address, alcalacountrypetresort@gmail.com, or submitted in person. We must have vaccination records in-hand when your pet arrives, or they will not be permitted to check in.
Dogs from the same household may share accommodations; please let us know if they need to be separated at mealtime. Cats from the same household may be lodged together as long as they are able to eat in the same space. If cats cannot eat together, they will need to be housed separately. Multiple cats that are sharing a space will need to be booked into a mid-size or larger suite.
Our cattery features different size suites at different price-points. Most spaces feature three levels for your cat(s) to enjoy, and all have a built-in window; unit width and shelf area may vary from one class of accommodation to the next. If you have not been to our facility before, we recommend stopping in for a tour so you can determine what kind of space is the best fit for your cat(s) and your budget. Please keep multiple options in mind as some suite-types may be unavailable for your dates.
We provide Purina ProPlan Lamb & Rice kibble for our dogs, and we do keep a small supply of canned food on hand (usually chicken or beef). We use Blue Buffalo kibble at our cattery, as well as canned Friskies in assorted flavors. Pets that are not finicky eaters and have no food allergies or dietary restrictions are more than welcome to eat our food. If your pet has special dietary needs, experiences tummy upset with changes in diet, or is simply disinclined to eat when out of their regular environment, we recommend providing the food they are accustomed to eating at home. Food from home should be measured out per individual serving to ensure we have enough to last the duration of their stay. Please include a couple of extra meals just in case your pet needs to stay longer than initially planned.
We have cold storage for any food that needs to be frozen or refrigerated. If your pet eats raw, fresh, or homemade food, please portion it out so we are able to thaw a couple of meals at a time while keeping the rest frozen until it is needed.
It is not necessary to bring anything else as we provide dishes, blankets, and beds for our canine and feline guests, as well as litter and boxes for cats.
In most cases we can administer oral and topical medications (eyedrops, eardrops, creams, ointments, sprays). We do not administer any medication that is given by injection. Please bring prescription bottles or original packaging in case we have questions about what is being given or the proper dosage.
Our office is open from 7:00am to 6:00pm on weekdays, 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays, and 12:00 noon to 5:00pm on Sundays. Some services are only available for certain windows within our public hours.
General Daycare: Pets may arrive anytime after we open and leave anytime before closing
Boarding Check-Ins: 8:30am – 430pm Monday – Saturday; 12PM – 430 Sunday
Boarding Check-Outs*: 8:30am – CLOSE on Monday – Saturday; OPEN – CLOSE Sunday
*Please come after NOON if your pet is receiving an exit bath
Orientation for New Dogs: 11:00am – 4:00pm, Tues – Thurs & Sat
Touring: 12:00PM to 3:00PM, Monday – Saturday
For the safety of our guests and staff, please leave your pet at home while you visit.
Training Consultations & In-Person Lessons: By appointment with Courtney, our Training Manager.
First Night Free Boarding for New Clients
Try us for free! We can’t wait to meet your pet.
Discount subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offers.
Applies to first-time boarding customers only.