Cats in the City offers calm, feline-only cat boarding in Portland with private suites, daily wellness checks, and daily updates. This is boutique care designed around nervous systems, not volume.
Looking for “Portland cat boarding near Mt Tabor”? Start with the request form and select Mt Tabor.
Every reservation includes a feline-only environment, predictable routines, and daily observation. Many cats do best with calm consistency, especially when travel or schedule changes are involved.
Some cats benefit from additional support, especially seniors, medically complex cats, and cats who need more hands-on reassurance. If you select upgraded care, your cat may receive more frequent check-ins and tighter medication support.
Rooms matter, and we love them—but the care plan is where the real outcome lives.
Directions and quick access for Portland cat boarding near Mt Tabor.
415 NE 80th Ave, Portland, OR 97213
Policies are applied consistently to keep our boutique, low-density model sustainable and predictable for cats.
Check-in/check-out is by appointment: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 3:00 PM–4:45 PM.
Boarding is billed per day for each day your reservation includes, with no credits or refunds for early returns. A 3-day minimum fee applies even if your stay is shorter.
Listed Holiday Date reservations require a 75% non-refundable deposit, have a 5-day minimum fee, and include a $75 flat Holiday Fee per room. See the current holiday calendar here: catsinthecity.com/peak-rates-and-fees/.
Yes—daily communication is part of the experience so you can stay connected and feel confident your cat is doing well.
Cats in the City • Portland Cat Boarding
Our Tabor location is Portland cat boarding designed for cats who want engagement without chaos: tall vertical environments for climbers, window-heavy suites for observers, studio bedrooms for calm loungers, and catio-linked rooms for controlled outdoor stimulation. Every stay is feline-only and based on private territory— cats are never mixed with other households.
Shared spaces are elective enrichment only. Bonded family cats can board together in our larger rooms.
Different cats regulate differently. Some want height. Some want sunshine. Some want a quiet floor lounge and a private reset. Our Tabor boarding rooms are built around that reality—choice-based space that supports calm, not forced interaction.
Studio bedrooms are full-size private rooms built for cats who prefer grounded routines: open floor lounging, quiet observation, and active movement when desired. These suites are especially supportive for cats who decompress best in a cozy space — clean territory, predictable rest, and space to settle.
Built for climbers and explorers: vertical walkways, stair transitions, wall-mounted shelves, and multi-level engagement. This room supports safe movement and confidence-building—structured, supervised, and always feline-only.
A room for cats who like to stay connected to the environment. With a wall of windows, open floor space, and vertical options, it’s ideal for confident observers—cats who prefer to watch everything rather than disappear.
Comfort-forward and warm: bright windows, a cozy cabin-style bed, climbing tower, and a hiding cubby for private reset. Designed for cats who want both openness and retreat—lounge when they feel social, tuck away when they don’t.
A bonded-family suite designed so cats can distribute naturally—no competing for one “best spot.” Expect windows, towers, hiding zones, and a wall gym that supports climbing, observation, and decompression. Ideal for multi-cat households who do better staying together.
Steady sensory input without noise. The Aquarium Room offers built-in fish viewing (quiet cat TV) plus access to a private enclosed catio. Many cats find this kind of continuous, gentle stimulation surprisingly regulating.
Dedicated to the Aquarium Room—secure, enclosed, and designed for safe sunlight, fresh air, and neighborhood sound enrichment without exposure to risk. It’s outdoor access that stays within the cat’s private territory.
Our Portland cat boarding model includes both private room-linked catios and rotation-based common catios. Outdoor access is always optional—no cat is forced. Some cats love fresh air and bird-watching. Others prefer indoor stability. Both are respected.
A secure outdoor retreat where cats can scent the air, watch the neighborhood, and decompress through nature-based stimulation. Offered intentionally, in a way that supports regulation—not overwhelm.
Towers, toys, and the best kind of cat television: birds and squirrels outside. For cats who enjoy it, this can be deeply regulating—quiet attention, natural rhythm, and safe outdoor sensory input.
Different cats prefer different textures of space—more open, more covered, more climb, more lounge. Redundancy is intentional. Choice is the point.
Some rooms include a dedicated private catio—outdoor access without a schedule rotation. It becomes a stable extension of the cat’s private territory.
Submit your request and we’ll confirm room fit, dates, and any bonded family needs.
Go to Request PageMany cats with stable needs do well at Mt Tabor. Higher-acuity cases, including diabetic boarding, are supported at Sellwood.
Unsure where your cat belongs? Start with the Medical & Special Needs Hub →
All our rooms are big. The real question is: Do you want big, bigger or biggest? Each facility averages 4,000 square feet with about 30 rooms.
Our cat hotels are clean and comfortable. Every room has hospital-grade flooring and is ventilated with clean fresh air, central heating, and cooling.
Our boarding facilities are clean and designed for cats. Our expert team has extensive training in cat behavior and handling.
Our Human-to-Cat Ratio is one great team member for every 7-10 rooms. We’re also qualified to care for cats with medical needs, and we have animal technicians and a behaviorist on staff.
We use our collective professional experience during the grooming process to adapt and modify grooming procedures prioritizing safety, temperament, and ability of the individual cat before us.
We’re not a cat warehouse. Cats are given the opportunity to be in the playrooms, community rooms, and catios, as well as lots of personalized loving care and attention.
Cats in the City provides feline-only cat boarding and grooming in Portland, Oregon. We serve families throughout Mt Tabor, Sellwood, Inner Northeast, Southeast Portland, Montavilla, Laurelhurst, Rose City Park, and surrounding neighborhoods. Our work centers on cats who do best with calm, predictable care—whether they are confident explorers, sensitive seniors, medically complex companions, or newly adopted rescues.
Portland cats are not one-size-fits-all. Some thrive with enrichment and secure outdoor catio time. Others need quiet recovery space, structured routines, medication support, or extra time to settle. A feline-only environment allows us to adjust care to each cat’s temperament, age, health history, and stress profile.
We also serve cats in transition—new adoptions, rehoming situations, and post-crisis placement support. Portland families often come to us after a major life shift: a move, a medical event, housing changes, or behavior concerns.
Our approach prioritizes stabilization and routine, supporting cats as they settle, regulate, and build trust in a new chapter.
If you’re searching for Portland cat boarding, feline-only boarding in Mt Tabor, or a low-stress cat hotel in Southeast Portland, Cats in the City is built for cats—and for families who want thoughtful, individualized care.
At Cats in the City, your cherished feline will find a dedicated haven, designed exclusively for their contentment and care. Our expansive facilities include personalized ‘apartments’, offering many options to suit your cat’s preference for space and solitude.
Health is our top priority; we meticulously record all consumption and elimination, ensuring real-time responses to your cat’s needs. Our cat boarding services also provide:
Our facilities prioritize cleanliness and comfort with hospital-grade flooring and optimal ventilation. And with an attentive staff-to-cat ratio, every feline receives the personalized attention they deserve.
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Cats in the City Serves all of the Metro Portland Area, with 2 locations dedicated specifically to Cat Boarding.
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