The Cat Cottage at B&B Farm

10/20/2024

Thank you to our neighbors! We are honored to be voted a 2024 Neighborhood Fave. This award means so much for our business and helps us continue to grow in our community!

Be sure to visit us on Nextdoor and leave a recommendation (see link in comments).

08/19/2024

We use fear free techniques to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress and create an experience that is more enjoyable and safer for the cats who board at the Cat Cottage at B&B Farm.

We are not like traditional boarding facilities or vet hospitals; you will be disappointed if this is your expectation. We are cats-only, and we are force free. We do not use condos; cats get their own bedrooms with lovely views of the farm. In addition to feline decor, there is human furniture in the rooms that cats can hide under if they’re feeling insecure. We respect a cat’s boundaries and wait for their consent before approaching or touching.

We sometimes will get a notice from a client that they are running late because they can’t catch their cat. So traumatic and not how we want their visit to start.

After being pampered and relaxed during their stay, we need to get them ready for check out. Please note that we do not wrangle cats into their carriers. They either willingly go into their carriers or the owner will need to come inside and get them loaded. We will help carry everything out of the house and place inside your vehicle. If this sounds inconvenient then we are not the facility for you, even though your cats might love it.

Well ahead of your scheduled boarding date (would prefer that it be all the time), please work on training your cat to be comfortable going into their carrier without resistance. You can do it!! Here are some tips to set them up for success.

01/01/2024

Please vote for us in the “Professional Services” category >>> “Pet Boarding”😻🙏

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07/23/2023

Thank you to all who voted for us! 🏆

We are honored to be recognized by Nextdoor and our wonderful clients and neighbors within the greater Davidsonville communities.

We are so grateful and appreciative of everyone’s support! 🙏

04/19/2023

01/13/2023

Please vote for us! 😻🙏

Retail & Professional Services >>>
Pet Boarding & Daycare >>>
The Cat Cottage at B&B Farm

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What's Up Media's Best of Annapolis 2023

01/02/2023

“Many people enjoy the booming sounds and flashing colors of fireworks, but they can be terrifying, overwhelming⁠ and hazardous for both wild and domestic animals.”

Reference: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/fireworks-explosion-fear-animals

The Cat Cottage at B&B Farm is a respite for all. We have 36 acres of farm land, and it is quiet year-round, including the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve.

We have only three bedrooms available so please keep this in mind as you plan your travels for 2023. We already have a booking for one bedroom for both July 4th and NYE because our client was so upset by the “impromptu” fireworks in her neighborhood last year. ☹️

12/18/2022

Welcome, JJ! Day #2 and she is enjoying the pampered life. 😹

11/15/2022

We’ve got this set on display…in a safe spot 😹😹😹

Experience the purr-fect Christmas pageant! Nativity cats add feline charm to the season. Shop Now! https://bit.ly/3dR0Fk5

11/11/2022

This cat furniture company is going out of business! 😿 Purchase one of their wonderful items before they’re gone forever.

Our Hub & Wall Shelves Are Here, But Only For The Next Week!

As you have likely heard (or read), after many years of providing quality cat furniture, we will be closing our doors as of November 27th. The great news is that you still have a couple of weeks to get your hands on your favorite ContempoCat pieces ❤️

This upcoming week will be your last chance to order our sets of wall shelves and our state of the art Hub Climbing System. These pieces give you the freedom to get creative and build your cat's new favorite place to hang out - pun intended 😉

Here's the countdown calendar:

😺 11/12 (TOMORROW) will be the last day to order the Art Deco

😺 11/19 will be the last day to order the Hub and Wall Step Kits

😺 11/26 will be the last day to order the Elvarli and Elevation II

We have absolutely ADORED creating furniture for you and your felines over the years! Thank you for your continued support 🥰

Love,
ContempoCat

10/22/2022

“Pet owners can receive a limited-edition Fancy Feast Holiday Ornament by making a $3 donation to RedRover on Feastivities.com, which will support Purina’s Purple Leash Project. The project supports pet-friendly domestic violence shelters across the United States.”

https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/16252-purina-highlights-worldwide-holiday-traditions-in-fancy-feast-holiday-lineup

This year’s Advent Calendar offers new features to help cats and their owners ring in the season.

10/02/2022

This is Lucy’s first time staying with us. She settled right in 😻

Lucy has found the purrfect spot on this dreary Sunday 🏡 🚜

09/06/2022

📝September is animal pain awareness month

🐈‍⬛Signs of chronic pain are easy to miss in cats

🐈‍⬛With the average life span of a cat being 14 years of age (with many cats living longer), the likelihood of a cat developing pain related to illness and disease increases , meaning older cats are more likely to be affected

🐈‍⬛Living with chronic pain can dramatically affect a cat's quality of life

Common diseases/conditions that cause chronic pain in cats include:

🐈Osteoarthritis
🐈Dental disease
🐈Gastrointestinal disease
🐈Feline idiopathic cystitis
🐈Pancreatitis/Triaditis
🐈Dermatological conditions
🐈Neoplasia (cancer)
🐈Kidney disease
🐈Post surgical pain

As discussed in a previous post, cats are really good at masking pain. The changes in behaviour associated with cats experiencing chronic pain may be gradual and subtle, making them more difficult to spot.

Behavioural changes that occur in cats suffering from chronic pain include :

🐾Reduced activity, including playing, jumping and going outside
🐾House soiling
🐾Poor or reduced appetite
🐾Drinking less
🐾Favours lower surfaces for resting and perching
🐾Looks 'creaky' or stiff when walks
🐾Drags hind limbs when jumps onto furniture
🐾Avoids using stairs
🐾Grooms less, so coat looks rough, dull or matted
🐾Less interactive with people and other animals, becomes withdrawn and dull
🐾Resents handling, may seem grumpy or irritable
🐾Aggression towards people and other animals
🐾Sleeping more or changes to sleep pattern
🐾 Weight loss

😸The good thing is that chronic pain can be treated and managed in cats

🩺Owners who suspect their cat is uncomfortable should speak to their vet who will be able to help

Never assume a cat is 'just getting old' because they can often be medically managed to make them more comfortable ❤️😺

📚References and further reading :
Gowan, R. and Iff, I., 2016. Chronic Pain and Behaviour. In: I. Rodan and S. Heath, ed., Feline Behavioural Health and Welfare, 1st ed. St Louis: Elsevier, pp.184-192.

09/04/2022

We still need more people for this survey!
Every cat owner knows that there is a lot still to learn about cat behavior! We are investigating how a cat's behavior at the veterinarian is related to behaviors at home.
tinyurl.com/ucdcatvetbehavior2022
Thank you in advance for filling out this anonymous survey, and please share far and wide.
We are currently limiting the survey to cat owners in North America.
It will take about 20 minutes to complete.

08/17/2022

Happy news for Skip & Grace! 😻

07/02/2022

B&B Farm is private property, and the entrance gates are closed unless we are expecting a guest or visitor. Please call ahead to make an appointment if you’d like to see the cottage. Unfortunately, there are no tours of the inside at this time due to Covid. We are happy to schedule a virtual tour via FaceTime.

07/02/2022

06/01/2022

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