Scratching Post Cat Hospital & Retreat

08/09/2024

This Saturday , 8/10, at the Neon theatre!

CatVideoFest curates a compilation reel of the latest, best cat videos.

Screening events take place all over the world in a host of venues and raise money for cats in need, often through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to
identify how best to serve cats in the area.

06/05/2024

10 YEARS OF SERVICE!

Today marks 10 years since Mocha came to be a house cat, she is a wonderful greeter and is always up for a pet when you are checking out!

04/19/2024

This cat was found by a client of ours if anyone knows who he belongs to!

04/08/2024

We will be closed between 2-4:20 pm on Monday 4/8 for the solar eclipse. We hope everyone enjoys and stays safe!

02/26/2024

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas to all!

12/15/2023

Happy Birthday to our house cat Ernie! He is 4 years old and is a fantastic cat. You can find him sleeping on the back desk most days or hanging out on the cat trees. He also throughly enjoys his assortment of sweaters!

11/22/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to you all! We will be closed Thursday and Friday (11/23 & 11/24).

11/02/2023

09/18/2023

The Scratching Post placed in the top three in two of the Professional Services categories:

Best Animal Clinic/Veterinarian
Third place: Scratching Post Cat Hospital & Retreat

Best Pet Boarding Services
Second place: Scratching Post Cat Hospital & Retreat

Thank you to all our clients & cats that help make The Scratching Post Great!

We have our Best of Dayton winners for 2023.

09/13/2023

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE # 2:

Starting tomorrow, September 14, the City’s contractor will close the right-hand curb lane westbound on W. Franklin St. from Westerfield Dr. to Virginia Ave. to replace curbs for the new Uptown parking lots. The closure runs from the restaurant Manna to The Scratching Post. The lane closures should be finished by next Thursday.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE # 1:

Please use the entrance at the green building just east of us. There will be black and orange signs directing you to this entrance (see pictures). Please drive to the back of the clinic and use any of the open spots. Please use the sidewalk next to the clinic to get to the front entrance. Feel free to call us if you need help getting into the clinic. Thank you for your patience and feel free to call if you have any questions.

09/06/2023

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
As the city starts the 2nd phase of the parking our regular client parking will not be available. Please pull in at the green building just east of us and park in any of the spots that are marked behind the clinic. Please use the sidewalk next to the clinic to get to the front entrance. Please call us if you need help getting into the clinic. Thank you for your patience and feel free to call if you have any questions.

07/18/2023

Our phone lines are back up now! Thank you for your patience!

07/18/2023

Due to a spectrum outage from last nights storms our phone lines are down! If you need to reach us please email or Facebook message us in the meantime! Thank you!

06/13/2023

We are seeking an Animal Care Assistant

Experience in caring for cats is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate. We are looking for someone who is a team player, responsible, quick learner; works well with clients and their feline family members, and must love cats!

List of Responsibilities:
-Primary responsibility is feeding and monitoring cats in boarding, including cleaning their cages, litter boxes, bowls and facilities
-Answering phones/ checking in appointments and boarders
-Helping customers to their vehicles- must be able to lift 50 lbs
-Able to work some weekends
-Able to cross train for other positions. You will have the opportunity to learn front desk duties and also be able to work with our medical cases as a veterinary assistant.

If interested please call the Scratching Post at 937-435-7228 or you can email your resume to [email protected].

05/27/2023

We will be closed on Monday 5/29 for Memorial Day!

12/24/2022

Happy Holidays to all our Human and Kitty clients! We hope you all have a safe and happy weekend. We will be closed on Monday 12/26 and 1/2.

12/21/2022

Due to an outage with Spectrum our internet and phone lines are down, they are hoping to have everything restored by 3:30. If you need to get a hold of us you can message us on Facebook.

11/22/2022

We will be open from 8:30-1 on 11/23 and closed on Thanksgiving. We will be open regular hours Friday 11/25. Happy Thanksgiving ! 🦃

10/04/2022

Our phone lines will be down from 11-2 today. We also ask for your patience this week as we are switching over to a new software system. There may be longer wait times on the phone and in the office. Thank you!

09/29/2022

We will be closed from 2-4pm on Friday 9/30, for staff training. We are sorry ahead of time for any inconvenience this causes!

09/27/2022

Our phone lines will be down today from about 12-3. If you need to reach us you can write us on Facebook messenger. Sorry for any inconvenience!

08/29/2022

Our phone lines will be down on Tuesday 8/30/22 from about 1-3. If you need to reach us during that time you can email us at [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Sorry for any inconvenience ahead of time!

07/01/2021

We are happy to announce we are adding another Veterinarian to our practice! Dr. Sara Wells has been practicing veterinary medicine for the past 17 years and has always had a special interest in feline care and wellness. She is a great addition to our team and we can't wait for you all to work with her to provide the best care for your cats!

06/22/2021

05/03/2020

We are glad to announce that we will resume full services and regular hours of 8:30am-6pm starting Monday 5/4/20 with the following safety measures:

✪ 1 person per visit
✪ Social distancing of at least 6 feet is observed
✪ Face covering is required to enter the building

✪ Drop-Off Service : Our usual Drop-off service is available. If you have been sick in the last 2 weeks, or suspect that you may be at risk of exposure to Covid 19, please have another person bring your cat to us for Drop-off service. We will contact you with a treatment plan when your cat is seen.

✪ Curbside care: If you have concerns with entering our building, we are happy to provide curbside service while you wait safely in your car. Please call our office when you arrive. (Rx refill, Food purchase, etc)

If you have any questions, please call us at 937-435-7228.

We appreciate your continued understanding and support.