The Gables Cattery

The Gables Cattery The Gables Cattery in Soothill is a well established, family-run business of high standards, running for nearly 30 years. License no.

PRICES FROM JANUARY 2023
£13 per day for 1 cat
£20 per day for 2 cats sharing
£25 per day for 3 cats sharing
£30 per day for 4 cats sharing

Owned, built and designed by animal lover Andrew Robinson in 1993, his daughter Shauna has been managing the cattery since 2014. Initially beginning with 12 chalets we have since grown to 40. We have 12 chalets for single cats, 26 chalets for doubles sharing

and 2 family pens that cater for up to 4 cats. Situated in a peaceful, out of the way location in the Soothill area of Batley your cats will get to enjoy the serene garden views as well as glimpses of our pet chickens and pygmy goats. We cater purely for cats only so there is no disruptive noise from a nearby kennels. What makes our cattery so unique is that each individual chalet has access to its own outdoor area. Cats can enjoy the fresh air and hear birdsong every morning making it as near to a home environment as possible for a cattery. We are veterinary and local authority approved. All cats are secure under lock and key and the property is accessed by an electric gate which is closed outside of opening hours. We have two cats of our own Frank and Muffin who will often greet you on the driveway or be sidling up and down the corridors. ABE/021201903243


ACCOMMODATION
Each chalet incorporates a snug, heated indoor area for eating and sleeping, leading onto a spacious outdoor area. Unlike a lot of catteries we offer 24 hour access to fresh air for our cats, perfect for those night-owls who like to watch the night-time wildlife in the garden. The boarding of your cat includes food, bedding, bowls, litter and a litter tray. Each unit is given a full cleanse daily. Cats are creatures who take pride in keeping clean therefore our environment reflect this and we endeavour to keep it immaculate for them. Owners are welcome to bring their own blankets, bedding, toys and scratch posts as it can help cats settle in quicker. Please make sure all own belongings provided are suitably clean. Each chalet also has its own cupboard underneath to safely store pet carriers or any personal belongings such as treats or documents. FOOD
We provide most popular brands of wet and dry cat food ranging from Whiskas, Felix, Kitekat, Sheba, Go-cat, Purina, Iams and Gourmet. We always keep a stock of tuna and Dreamies for treats. We understand the importance of maintaining your cat’s regular diet. Prescriptive and specialist diets must be provided by yourselves. VACCINATIONS
We only accept full vaccinated cats, we have to be very strict on this! Your cat should be kept up to date with yearly standard boosters for cat flu and feline enteritis. Vaccination certificates must be on display whilst your cat is in residence with us, so you must remember to bring this document each time. If proof of vaccination is not provided we reserve the right to refuse entry. Please also keep your cats up to date with flea treatment prior to arrival. Any cat found with fleas will have to be treated immediately on site and charged a fee of £10. MEDICATIONS
We are well experienced with and happy to administer a range of medications at no extra cost. Please provide written instructions for medications required whilst your cat is in residence. We can inject diabetic cats given that they have been diabetic for a significant time, have a stable appetite and respond well to being injected. ACCOMMODATION FOR SMALL ANIMALS
We can now accommodate smaller animals in our reception area. Animals such as guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, degus, rabbits, rats and budgies. Cages/housing/hutches must be provided by owners and fit comfortably in our reception area. PRICES AND BOOKING

PRICES AS OF JANUARY 2023

£13 per day for single cats
£18 per day for two cats sharing
£25 per day for three cats sharing

Our charges are calculated from the day of drop off to the day of collection. We do not offer any discounts for early collections, the full term will be charged for. Please note we have a minimum fee of £30 to cover deep cleaning and labour costs. Our peak times are school holidays, bank holidays and Christmas. Please book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All drop offs, collections and viewings are strictly within opening hours or at our discretion. We are open to look after cats all year around but closed for drop offs and collections on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. We only open in the morning on Bank Holiday Mondays, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. PAYMENT
We take payment by cash, cheque or bank transfer. If paying by bank transfer payment must be made before you collect your cat. Currently we do not require any deposits or charge for cancellations. Though please be respectful and notify us as early as possible if you need to cancel. VIEWINGS
We highly encourage all prospective customers to come and have a look before you book. Viewings are by appointment only so please get in touch to book an informative tour where we will be happy to answer any questions. PICK UP AND DROP OFF SERVICE
For those without transport we offer a pick up and drop off service. This is purely subject to availability and charges depend upon location. Cats will only be transported in an appropriate and secure pet carrier.

Hope you all are staying safe and warm in this snowy cold period! Our cats are snug and have been entertained by the sno...
06/01/2025

Hope you all are staying safe and warm in this snowy cold period! Our cats are snug and have been entertained by the snowflakes! ❄️

Just to let you know we will always endeavour to have our drive cleared and gritted for opening. Will keep in touch with our arrivals and departures too if any problems.

Nancy and Gemma's snowcat created this morning 🤣⛄️🐈‍⬛️

It's National Tuxedo Cat Day!Here's our very own Frank looking dapper in his furry suit. Dressing to impress every day o...
29/11/2024

It's National Tuxedo Cat Day!
Here's our very own Frank looking dapper in his furry suit. Dressing to impress every day of the week with socks to match 😂😂
Feel free to share your own well tailored pusscats!

Very proud to announce the arrival of Shauna's little girl Peggy born 22nd October 10.28am at 9lb 4oz. Both doing extrem...
23/10/2024

Very proud to announce the arrival of Shauna's little girl Peggy born 22nd October 10.28am at 9lb 4oz. Both doing extremely well and supported wonderfully by Dad Liam.
We have a new generation of cattery staff in training 😺

Please bear with our wonderful team as Shauna takes some time to revel in the wonders of motherhood. I'm sure the cats can't wait to meet her 🥰

08/08/2024

New entertainment for our feline guests! Matt our trusty robot lawn mower. He mows all the squares in front of each Cattery wing. He even has his own garage in front of the family wing 🤣
Here's Lillee, Kevin, Milo, Nero, Bruce and Fitch to name a few, looking on with interest.

14/05/2024

Hello, hope you are all well! 🐱

Unfortunately we have to announce a price increase from 1st June 2024.
This is out of our hands I'm afraid and due to our business having to go VAT registered at the start of our new accountancy year (1st June).
We apologise for having to do this but it is necessary to cover the VAT tax we will now be paying to the government.

Prices from 1st June will now be:
🐱 £15 per day for single cats
🐱🐱 £23 per day for 2 cats
🐱🐱🐱 £28 per day for 3 cats
🐱🐱🐱🐱 £34 per day for 4 cats

As always all existing bookings already in the diary will be honoured at the price at the time of booking. We have not had a price increase in over 18 months and regrettably have to do it now.

We hope you can understand and continue to support us. It is only due to our growing success as a Cattery, we really do get busier year after year. We can't thank you enough for your custom and for choosing us as your cats holiday home 😻

Many thanks,
Shauna & The Gables team ❤️

08/05/2024

4 years ago today our very own Muffin gave the fox a good seeing off in the height of lockdown!

I can't believe it's nearly 2 years since we lost our feisty tubby girl! 🥰 Cindy and Frank continue to guard the fort in her place.

We miss our passed on pussycats everyday 💔

*Update* Foster home been kindly offered for Malibu 🥰COULD YOU OFFER A FOSTER HOME FOR MALIBU? 🐱Through no fault of her ...
13/04/2024

*Update* Foster home been kindly offered for Malibu 🥰

COULD YOU OFFER A FOSTER HOME FOR MALIBU? 🐱

Through no fault of her own and a challenging change in circumstances for her owner, we are looking for a long term foster home for Malibu.

Malibu already spends a lot of time with us and she's an amazing character.

Malibu is...
-18 years young
- has 3 legs (been without one leg since she was 3, she gets around fine 👍)
- medicated for a thyroid issue
- has been used to dogs in the past
- used to being only cat but has lived with other cats in the past

Despite all this Malibu is fit and healthy, friendly, maybe getting a little deaf.
She still enjoys going outside and loves life.
All her care and medication fees will be taken care of by her owner, she just wants the best for her. This decision has not been taken lightly and Malibu's welfare is at the heart of it.

She just needs a comfortable home where she can still have a mooch outside and enjoy her last years ❤️

Please share to help Malibu.

A few of our recent guests.Happy Valentine's Day from us, there's nothing richer and more rewarding than the uncondition...
14/02/2024

A few of our recent guests.
Happy Valentine's Day from us, there's nothing richer and more rewarding than the unconditional love of a pet ❤️

Continuing to support our local Rugby League club in 2024. Best of luck to Jonny Mitsias and all the team at Batley Bull...
02/02/2024

Continuing to support our local Rugby League club in 2024. Best of luck to Jonny Mitsias and all the team at Batley Bulldogs RLFC with the coming season!
Our cats will be cheering on the dogs 🐕 😺🤣

A massive warm Batley welcome to our Greek International all the way from Sydney Australia. Signed with the support of The Gables Cattery

💥 Welcome to Batley Jonny Mitsias

Address

The Gables, France Street, Soothill
Batley
WF176NU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Friday 9am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 10am
Sunday 9am - 10am

Telephone

+447976531701

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