Most of this list is paperwork, done ahead of time. The rest takes five minutes on the morning of the drop-off.
Two weeks before
- Check the rabies and FVRCP dates against your pick-up day. AAHA/AAFP guidelines call both core for every cat.
- Request the dates through the Book / My Account link, and upload the records. The kennel confirms every reservation.
- Complete the boarding agreement once, either by download, email or at the first drop-off, which needs extra time.
- Look at the holiday deposit checker if your trip is near a major holiday.
The week before
- Leave the carrier out with a blanket inside so it smells familiar.
- Check for fleas with a comb. Cats should arrive flea and tick free.
- Write down the food amounts and any medication times. Medications are given at no extra charge.
- Microchip registration and the ID tag should have your current phone number.
What goes in the bag
Litter, a litter box and a blanket are provided in the condo, and house food is free: pate and a chicken-and-rice kibble. A pet carrier gets you to the door, and the rest is the kennel's job. If you are unsure about anything on this list, call 707-678-6600 or stop by on a tour first; tours run every day from 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM with no appointment, and a staff member walks with you.
- Your own food, if you want it, in the original bag, with amounts in cups.
- One item that smells like home, such as a worn T-shirt or blanket.
- Medications in their labeled containers with the dosing written out.
Drop-off day
Windows are 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM daily, except on closure days. Leave your cat in its carrier in the car while you check in; a staff member carries the belongings and brings your cat in. Check-out is by 11:30 AM, and an afternoon pick-up is half the nightly fee. A cat condo is $35 a night on the 2026 rates.