LuLu's Cattery

20/09/2024

🐱 Helper needed - Saturday 21/9🐱

We need the help of a cat lover for 2-3 hours to assist with the following tomorrow morning:

- cleaning Suites (emptying litter trays, replenishing biscuit & water dispensers, general tidying);

- feeding cats (following specific instructions depending on individual diets)

- general tidying of the Cattery building.

Start time: 8am

$25/hr

The option of ongoing work for the right person (or a once-off is fine too!).

Located in Nowergup (3 minutes from the Hester Avenue exit of the Freeway)

PM your interest or text 0473 665 775

16/09/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Cattery will open 30 minutes later than normal this morning, at 10am.

Apologies for the inconvenience!

30/08/2024

Due to me having brought a rather nasty strain of Covid back with me from overseas (again!), unfortunately the Cattery will be closed for tours & vistors for the next few days, and all pick-ups & drop-offs will be contactless.

Hopefully we will be able to return to normal within the week 🤞

11/08/2024

To all of our wonderful customers,

I unfortunately had to return to the UK recently, at very short notice, due to the passing of my Dad.

Maxine (Mum) has been running the Cattery for me, and has been doing a WONDERFUL job. All of our current guests are happy and receiving exceptional hands-on care.

For those owners who currently have cats with us, I apologise if you have not been receiving our usual regular updates & photos. Rest assured though that everybody is safe & happy.

If you would like a personal update on your cat, please give Maxine a call on 0473 665 775. If you send an SMS it will not be received, as call-forwarding does not forward texts unfortunately.

All will return to normal when I return.

Thank you all for your patience & understanding 💟

19/07/2024

Isn't he just so handsome! Atlas thinks he's the Receptionist today & has commandeered the diary 🤦‍♀️😸

15/07/2024

Peekaboo 👀

06/07/2024

29/06/2024

Need a last minute school holiday booking? We still have limited spaces available.

Book online or give us a call on 0473 665 775 😸

22/06/2024

🎅🎄 Christmas 2024 Bookings 🎄🎅

Our spaces are filling at a rapid pace for Christmas & New Year 2024. I STRONGLY recommend getting your booking finalised NOW to avoid missing out.

Remember, you can book online for only a $20 deposit, with the balance payable at check-in. We also offer Afterpay, or talk to us about a payment plan!

Head to www.luluscattery.com.au & use our online booking portal, fill in the contact form at the bottom of each page OR give us a call on 0473 665 775 😸

22/06/2024

The latest addition to our Penthouse Suites!

Featuring multiple hidey-holes & sleeping spots, each with removable, washable warm fleecy cushions, these triple-storey pussy-cat jungle gyms are already a big hit with our guests!

Combined with our usual toy selection & full window, these will add another dimension to your cat's wonderful experience in our Penthouse Suites 😸

Visit www.luluscattery.com.au to book online!

21/06/2024

Cat math! 😸

20/06/2024

🥰 Sweet Lola (17 weeks) 🥰

When Lola's owners dropped her off, they were worried that she would miss out on the "family love" from herself & her children while they are on holiday.

So what do we do? Get our whole family involved in giving her loves and cuddles, so she feels as loved as she does at home. Our children are the same age, so it's a perfect situation for beautiful Lola!

Safe to say it's working 😸

(Turn your sound up)

16/06/2024

👀 We are always watching 👀

A few recordings (2 more in comments, as facebook won't allow me to upload to the main post!) from our Cattery cameras, to give an idea of what we see when we are off-site. Our cameras are magnetic, so can be moved in order to focus on one or multiple cats, depending on our needs. They are set to trigger an alert to us if/ when there is excessive movement (anything more than just wandering around their Suite), or when sounds are detected.

I live a mere 4 minutes away, and Chris & Katie (the founders of Katie's Kattery) live just metres from the Cattery building, so if there is ever an emergency one or all of us can be there straight away. Thankfully, to date, we have never needed to enact our emergency plan!

Picture here are Ally & Atlas in our Luxury Suites, looking very relaxed & snuggly in their beds, and catching the morning rays through their windows. These Suites have an independent heater, so it stays toasty warm for them regardless of the temperature outside! We do have a wider selection of bedding options, including enclosed igloo beds, but these 2 prefer the beds pictured.

Turn your sound on to hear the lovely birds calling in the morning!
Book online at www.luluscattery.com.au or give us a call/SMS 🐱

12/06/2024

Planning on going away this school holidays? We have limited Suites still available for your cat, so get your booking in QUICK. You can secure your space with just a $20 deposit, AND we offer Afterpay!

Book online at www.luluscattery.com.au or call/text 0473 665 775 🐱

Fill out this form to request a call-back from us. You can book over the phone, ask us any questions, or just generally have a chat!

10/06/2024

Don't you hate it when you get dressed in the dark & put the wrong tail on! 🤣😸

10/06/2024

🐈We are always looking to buy cat trees & scratchers! 🐈

If you are one of the many lovely owners who have gone out of your way to buy your cat a great new tower & they've taken one look at it and walked away (🙄) we would love to buy it from you!

Why do we do this? Yes, we could buy from one supplier and have them all shipped to us and it would be all straightforward and simple. BUT, then we would have the exact same cat tree in every pen. How boring, right!

When we buy from individuals, we end up with a big variety of sizes and styles so that each time your cat comes to stay they are having a different experience. This is especially important for our long term residents!

They don't have to be brand new, as they are all go through a deep cleaning and sanitising process before being given to the cats, so if they're a bit "lived in", that's fine!

If you have one that you think might suit, send us a PM 🐱

08/06/2024

🔥 WINTER CATTERY UPDATE 🔥

Hopefully everyone is staying warm & dry during our very wet welcome to Winter!

Here at the Cattery we are making some changes, which will hopefully make bookings quicker & simpler for our guests.

CHANGE #1: we are reducing our booking fee from $50 down to $20! This is now fully refundable if you provide us with more than 7 days notice of your need to cancel. It's a great way to secure your booking, and at the same time provide us with the assurance that you will contact us if you need to cancel, which in turn will allow us to offer your space to those on our waitlist during the busy periods;

CHANGE #2: A simplified online booking form! While our online booking system remains the same (if it's not broken, don't fix it!), we felt that our booking form was a bit too complicated & was taking our customers too long to fill out. So, instead of wasting your precious time answering questions online, we will now ask you a few simple questions when your arrive to check your cat in. It will still allow us to provide a tailored service for your cat, but will save your time (and sanity!);

CHANGE #3: YOU DON'T HAVE TO BOOK ONLINE! We are adding more ways for you to book, as we understand that different people have different preferences & capabilities. We are adding a new contact form on our website to let you book online WITHOUT having to navigate our booking system if you don't want to. It will appear at the bottom of our homepage, so all you will need to do is scroll down & answer some basic questions. Of course, you can still book via phone call or SMS if that is your preference;

CHANGE #4: We are making some changes to our pricing, which will benefit you and keep us at the forefront of affordability. Stay tuned for updates on this over the next couple of days;

CHANGE #5: We have now transitioned our Cattery guests over to Advance Cat Food. While our previous choice of food was great quality, we find that Advance better meets the needs of a wider range of guests and has a more impressive nutritional profile, with added probiotics to support better gastrointestinal health!

Inside the Cattery, we are now starting to light the fire in the evenings as the overnight temperature drops. We are also now providing self-warming beds as a standard for all guests. Our more elderly visitors will also have the option of a Snuggle-safe Heat Pad in their beds overnight.

I just want to remind everyone also, that we don't charge any extra for ANY of our basic care options. Love, affection, brushing & cuddles are given to ALL guests as a standard (depending on their acceptance of it!). We love your cat like we do our own, and that won't change!

That's it for this update. Stay tuned this week as we will let you know when all of the above changes go LIVE!

And remember, the key to staying warm is to cuddle your cat 😸

~ Louise from LuLu's Cattery ~

22/05/2024

Where we'd all prefer to be 🤣 Dot decided yesterday was a doona-day! 🐱

18/05/2024

I think we have some guests that could be in the running for this one 🤣

Get your entries in, for your chance to win 🐱

COMPETITION CLOSED: Stay tuned to our page for the reveal of our shortlist on 14th June!

Is your feline always feelin’ the need to relax? We’re on a mission to find the laziest cat in Australia. Simply share a snap of your cat/s stretched out in style, curled up looking cute, or laid back and relaxed, with the hashtag and a caption telling us your pets name and their favourite way to relax.

After the competition closes (10th June) we will pick a shortlist to go to public vote on 14th June. The lazy cat with the most likes across Facebook will win a $1000 La-Z-Boy voucher. Check out the full terms and conditions at: www.la-z-boy.com.au/la-z-cat

The Garfield Movie is exclusively in cinemas from 30th May!

17/05/2024

We have been given an assortment of breads from Brumby's bakery, as their regular charity hasn't collected the day's unsold items.

If anybody is in need, please feel free to come & collect some from us tomorrow morning between 9.30am & 11am

38 Gibbs Road, Nowergup

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06/05/2024

☔️ Winter is nearly here ☔️

We are starting to light the fire in the evenings now, as we are definitely getting a taste of the cold nights that will be coming our way this winter!

Our lucky Luxury Suite guests get the best of both worlds, as they have the ambient warmth of the log fire PLUS their own individual heater!

Sometimes I think our guests have it better than I do at home 🤣

Head to www.luluscattery.com.au to book online, and don't forget that we now offer Afterpay (give us a call if you'd like to use this option!)

25/04/2024

🐾 The Unsung Heroes of War: Cats 🐾

As we reflect today on the ANZACs and the countless tales of bravery and sacrifice during times of conflict, let's not forget the often overlooked heroes: cats. Throughout history, these furry companions have played crucial roles, offering comfort, companionship, and even serving as protectors in the midst of chaos.

From ancient times to modern warfare, cats have been valued members of military units, ships, and trenches. Their keen senses and natural hunting instincts made them invaluable in controlling pests like rats and mice, which were not only nuisances but carriers of disease that posed a threat to soldiers' health.

Beyond their pest control duties, cats provided much-needed emotional support to soldiers facing the harsh realities of war. Their calming presence and affectionate nature offered moments of solace amidst the turmoil, helping to alleviate stress and loneliness in the darkest of times.

In addition to their roles on the front lines, cats have also served as mascots, symbols of luck, and morale boosters for troops. Their presence brought a sense of normalcy to the chaos of war, reminding soldiers of home and providing a source of comfort amid the uncertainty.

Today, as we honor the sacrifices of the ANZACs, let's take a moment to recognize the silent but significant contributions of our feline friends. Their loyalty, bravery, and unwavering companionship serve as a reminder of the bond between humans and animals, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

Do you know any stories of cats during wartime? Share them in the comments below! 🐱

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13/04/2024

A little glimpse into yesterday's flooding.

Thankfully the main Cattery building stayed completely dry, so the cats were all safe & comfortable. It's a testament to how well it was built!

I, on the other hand, spent the afternoon wet through, trying to unblock the drains in the carpark in near knee-deep water with hail hitting me, and building make-shift barricades with cat bedding to stop the water from travelling any further than the office. I wish I'd had it on camera, as it was almost comical!

A HUGE THANKYOU goes out to Dusty at EASE WA for putting a call-out for helpers. We had some beautiful people turn up with pillowcases (to make sandbags) and towels. And the amazing team at Hind's donated a truck load of sand for us to fill sandbags and barricade the entryway against any further flooding.

It was quite the day, and today starts the clean up!

A special thank you to all of the cat owners who have kindly allowed me to bring your cats to your car instead of allowing you in to collect them from their Suites. Your understanding and patience is greatly appreciated. I unfortunately will have to do the same again today, but tomorrow should hopefully be back to business as usual.

Now, I'm off to shovel sand & mop up the flood water 🐱

12/04/2024

‼️The Cattery is dry ‼️

For anyone concerned about their cats, the Cattery portion of the building is dry (aside from a couple of drips here & there).

The office, however, is flooded 🤦‍♀️

We are sandbagging the front door and mopping up the water, but please know that all of the cats and the Cattery itself is dry & safe!

06/04/2024

Such a stressful life 🤣 Poor Pandora was so relaxed, laying next to her open window, feeling the breeze... she couldn't even manage to lift her head for me! 🐱

01/04/2024

Just a friendly reminder that we are happy to accept cash payments. If you want to book online but pay in cash, just pay your $50 deposit electronically then the balance can be paid in cash when you check your cat in 🐱

21/03/2024

🐇 We have limited vacancies remaining for Easter & the school holidays! 🐇

To book, head over to our website & book online (www.luluscattery.com.au), give us a call or even send us a text on 0473 665 775. We like to make things as easy as possible!

And remember, we now offer Afterpay!

Fill out this form to request a call-back from us. You can book over the phone, ask us any questions, or just generally have a chat!

19/03/2024

Anyone needing to evacuate cats & other small animals from the current fire emergency, we are able to take them.

Please call or text 0473 665 775 so we know to expect you