Cat Boarding

Give your cat a one of kind experience. 

Better Care for Cats

Cats in the City • Boarding Care

When Cats Stop Eating in Boarding: Our TSA Approach

It’s common for cats to skip meals when away from home. We treat appetite as vital information. Our team follows a gentle, step-by-step plan that keeps your cat safe and emotionally supported.

Our Five-Tier Care Response

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Gentle Encouragement

  • Offer a variety of favorite textures in a quiet, calm space
  • Use familiar bedding/scents from home when available
2

Building Connection

  • Soft presence and voice; utensil or hand feeding if helpful
  • Slow pacing so your cat can relax and re-engage
3

Supported Feeding

  • Gentle assisted feeding only when needed — never forced
  • Short breaks to preserve trust and comfort

Your Cat’s Safety, Step by Step

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Hydration & Medical Alert

  • Hydration checks and temperature monitoring
  • Consultation with a veterinarian if intake doesn’t return
5

Veterinary Escalation

  • Immediate transfer to veterinary care if crisis signs appear
  • We contact you right away and coordinate next steps

Our Care Philosophy

  • Relationship before intake: we never force or frighten cats into eating.
  • Every refusal is data: a skipped meal tells us something — and we respond.
  • Reversible if caught early: most cats regain appetite with timely, gentle care.

Why This Matters

  • Prevents small stress from becoming a medical emergency
  • Protects emotional wellbeing during boarding
  • Reduces reliance on sedation or force-feeding
  • Gives you real peace of mind

Ready to Book?

We’re happy to discuss your cat’s routines, favorite foods, and comfort items before arrival.

Yellow Master Suite cat boarding room at Cats in the City Sellwood location featuring natural light, wall-mounted climbing shelves, cat beds, and residential-style furnishings.
Grand Master Bedroom
Glass-front private cat boarding studio suites at Cats in the City Sellwood location featuring natural light, built-in shelving, and individual enrichment spaces.
Studio Bedroom
Bay Window Master cat boarding suite at Cats in the City Mt. Tabor location in Portland featuring tall windows, elevated perches, enrichment toys, and natural light.
Bay-Window Master Bedroom
Enriched Jungle Gym boarding suite at Cats in the City Sellwood location featuring wall shelves, climbing platforms, and cozy resting areas for cats.
Jungle Gym Room
Grand Master Bedroom
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Aquarium Room with Private Catio
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Ample Space

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.

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Impressive Facilities

Our cat hotels are clean and comfortable. Every room has hospital-grade flooring and is ventilated with clean fresh air, central heating, and cooling.

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Comfort First

Our boarding facilities are clean and designed for cats. Our expert team has extensive training in cat behavior and handling.

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Attentive Staff

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.

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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.

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Plenty of Playtime

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.

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Our Locations for Boarding

Cats in the City Serves all of the Metro Portland Area, with 2 locations dedicated specifically to Cat Boarding. 

Preview our locations, view the specialized Suites in each location, and learn more about how Cats in the City is Better Care for Cats! 

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Caring for Cats in the Portland Metro Area

We measure our love of cats by how much we are loved by them.

Have questions or need to arrange care for your feline friend? We’re here to help! Reach out to us for any inquiries or to schedule our services.

For more immediate assistance, feel free to call us. We look forward to hearing from you and providing the best care for your cat!

CONTACT INFO

Phone: 503-214-2003

NE Tabor

Powell

Sellwood

Beaverton