This video shows what your cat’s stay at the Takurua Vets boarding cattery looks like, from the moment you arrive at the clinic to the time your cat settles into their cattery unit. Watching this walkthrough will help you understand how check-in works and the environment your cat will be cared in while you are away.
00:00 Clinic exterior
00:12 Cat check-in process
00:16 Cattery pan-in shot
00:21 Cat in carrier entering the cattery
00:26 Cat receiving a check-over from the vet
00:29 Cat receiving a treat after check
00:33 Cat exploring the second-floor catio
00:36 Cat prancing around the cattery
00:40 Cat rolling playfully in the cattery unit
The video opens outside the Takurua Vets clinic, showing the building so owners can recognise where to bring their cat for boarding. It then moves into the check-in process, demonstrating how cats are admitted when they arrive for their stay.
The camera pans through the cattery to show the layout and individual units, before showing a cat being brought in while still in their carrier. A veterinarian performs a brief health check on admission, followed by the cat receiving a treat to help them feel comfortable.
The walkthrough continues by showing a cat exploring the second-floor outdoor catio, then prancing around inside the cattery. The video finishes with a cat rolling and relaxing in their cattery unit, showing how cats settle into their environment during their stay.
Talk to us about boarding and cattery care
If you are thinking about boarding your cat and want to understand what the cattery is like, how stays are managed, or what to expect before booking, our team is happy to help.
Learn more about our cattery service, how boarding works, and what to expect during your cat’s stay.
Learn more about how Takurua Vets works and how we help make visits feel clearer and more manageable.
Meet the team and learn more about Takurua Vets as an independent Christchurch clinic.
If you have questions before arranging boarding, our team is happy to help.
Read the preparation guide for cats who need extra help with carriers, travel, familiar bedding, health checks or routine change.