Taree Boarding Kennels & Cattery

20/05/2025

Just an update on the current weather situation here. We have partial flooding on the property but all the guests are comfortable and dry.

05/05/2025

Did you know that our cat's belly flaps have nothing to do with fat? 🧐
It is actually loose skin which is called "primordial pouch", and is there as heritage from the felines' ancestors.
The primordial pouch serves three interesting purposes:

1. Protection: This extra skin acts as a shield of protection for vital organs located in this region. And it can be very useful during a fight, especially since cats tend to turn belly-up at some moments in the fight, using their hind legs to kick their opponent.

2. Flexibility: Excess skin in this area allows the belly to stretch more and facilitate the necessary movements during jumps and runs.

3. Abdominal Expansion: The primordial pouch also helps expand the abdomen, allowing cats to store large quantities of food. Of course, this function is more useful in nature for wild cats, where they can stay several days without finding a potential hunt. When they do finally find food, it's better if they are able to ingest large volumes of it. ❤ ❤ ❤

24/04/2025

19/12/2024

Today is our 25th Anniversary of owing this business 🎉
I thought for a bit of fun I’d post two pics from when we took over from the Fonk Family, whom were the original owners of the business.

One is of the original Cattery and the other a shot of one of the kennel blocks.
How things have changed 😆

Anyway thanks to everyone that’s been on this quarter of a Century ride with us. I’d like to say cheers to another 25 but I think 20 years would be more appropriate considering our own age 😉