Seaview Cattery

07/02/2025

A sunny, tranquil afternoon at Seaview Cattery - the grapes are nearly ready under the cool, green canopy ^katie

30/01/2025

We are so sorry to hear that Luna has gone over the rainbow bridge after being diagnosed with lymphoma, one of the most common cat cancers, at the age of about six.

Luna has stayed many times with us, and was here over Christmas, which is when this photo was taken. She stayed again in January and we thought she was perhaps a bit quieter than usual. On the last night of her stay she didn't eat, was lethargic, and had blood in her stools. We recommended a vet visit to her owners. Later that week the owners kindly let us know that, after veterinary investigation and advice, they had made the hard, but ultimately compassionate, decision to say goodbye to Luna rather than let her suffer any more.

We will miss seeing the lovely Luna so often, and we send aroha to her owners ^Katie

30/01/2025

This morning a small, scared cat forced its way through its carry cage mesh in just seconds. A couple and their young son had just arrived to collect her, and I put her in the carrier and zipped it up. Moments later she was out! Fortunately, it happened at the reception desk, not outside on the way to the car. Check your carry cages please, and if your cat is at all scared or feisty, consider getting a plastic or metal one instead of the fabric holdall ones, to save my heart! Also, covering the cage with a blanket helps calm cats down in transit ^Katie

30/01/2025

Sometimes a paper bag is all you need for a good time, according to Emma who has been at Seaview Cattery for 230 days and has another few months to go. She's a lovely cat, who always greets us at the door; she adores Temptations and having her dinner on the step ladder ^Katie

19/01/2025

We were asked to surprise Remy & Frankie's owner on his birthday with a photo of the two of them ... enjoy (excuse the eye-booger picking) ^Katie

18/01/2025

Whittaker says his breakfast is yum-yum (sound on!) ^Katie

13/01/2025

Be kind to us today as we navigate one of the busiest days for cats being picked up - our own little Tonkinese cat, Svea, was run over and killed on the road outside this morning. We will miss her little face terribly, and may be a bit out of sorts today. ^Katie

13/01/2025

A few shots for you to enjoy from the past couple of weeks in the cattery ^Katie

06/01/2025

We are so sorry to hear about the death of Doug Wilson, Seaview Cattery's previous owner, on 21 December 2024. Not two months before that, we saw Doug looking relaxed and happy on his return from a long-awaited trip back to Scotland with Laurel, while we looked after their sweet little cat Bugs: precious cargo indeed.

Doug and Laurel were very kind to us when we took on the cattery in January 2023, showing us the ropes with patience and thoroughness. They were so relieved that the cattery would continue operating, and we kept in regular contact with them over the past two years, meeting up for dinner to share stories of cats and owners old and new.

We wish aroha to Laurel, and to the family

https://www.legacy.com/nz/obituaries/thepost-nz/name/douglas-wilson-obituary?id=57166009

04/01/2025

Happiness is two kittens exploring the grapevines ^katie

30/12/2024

We had four giant Maine C***s staying for Christmas - here are three of them. Trying to get them all looking at the camera turned out to be impossible. L to R: me with Smooch, Em with Bob, and Geoff with Nala. ^katie

28/12/2024

Smokey is one of those unusual cats who loves his tummy being stroked.^Katie

28/12/2024

Luna having a nap in fresh catmint in the quiet warmth of Saturday afternoon ^Katie

25/12/2024

We think that Bilbo Baggins enjoyed his Christmas Day at Seaview Cattery ^k

25/12/2024

23/12/2024

Sparkle the Abyssinian was up for a smooch and a twirl on Christmas Eve morning while 'Let it Snow' was playing on the radio ^k

22/12/2024

While Elvis watched his flock by night
Black, ginger, grey and brown,
The giver of the food came down
And Whiskas went around

^k

06/12/2024

The four cats on the fence have their Christmas hats on (and the kitten has socks too), ready to greet the flood of guests in two weeks' time. The beds are made, the new catio is open for business, and the grapevines have spread their canopy inside to provide shade. Our team of seven hoomans are ready and waiting! ^k