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Testimonials

Yeovil

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"Thank you for taking such good care of our little girl. We really enjoy our time away knowing she is in such good care."

Lady's Mum, Yeovil, Somerset

West Pennard

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"Thank you so much for organising the mugs, which are delightful. I've put a little extra in your account as a tiny acknowledgement of your kindness in getting them done and in providing Mimi with a going-home bag of her favourite biscuits."

Mimi's Mum, West Pennard, Somerset

Street

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"19 years old, and she's never good coming home from a cattery, and look at her all happy!"

Topsy's Mum, Street, Somerset

Ditcheat

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"Look at him, he loves it here, I don't have to think about him when we're away"

Hucknall's Mum, Ditcheat, Somerset

Evercreech

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"I don't think we'll ever find anyone like you two again - Thank You!"

Mog's Mum, Evercreech, Somerset

Glastonbury

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"When George became ill, you knew what to do. Thank God he was staying with you!"

George's Mum & Dad, Glastonbury, Somerset

Wincanton

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"We always tell people: We know the people, they're lovely and that's where Max is happy and that's where we take him"

Max's Mum, Wincanton, Somerset

Milborne Port

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"Ooh, we do miss him, but it's so good to know he's so happy here with you! :)"

Paddy's Mum, Milborne Port, Somerset

Evercreech

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"Huge thanks for looking after Smokey again recently - he is currently rolling around on the path outside enjoying the sunshine!"

Smokey's Mum, Stony Stratton, Somerset

Castle Cary

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"Thanks for looking after him so well!"

Barney's Mum, Castle Cary, Somerset

Compton Pauncefoot

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"We'll be going away more often now that we've found you!"

Tiger's Dad, Compton Pauncefoot, Somerset

South Horrington

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"I knew when we left him we had nothing to worry about ... We'll see you again soon!"

Stewie's Dad, South Horrington, Wells, Somerset

Shepton Mallet

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"They were so relaxed ... Thanks for looking after them so well!"

Audrey & Esther's Dad, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Butleigh

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"Mir is a fussy tortie who insists on purrfect accommodation, so it's a tiger barn every time"

Mir's Dad, Butleigh, Somerset

Radstock

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"She's always happy here, she'll be back next year when we go on a cruise!"

Missy's Dad, Radstock, Somerset

Shepton Mallet

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"Thanks for looking after her so well, she settled right back in ... she must have had a great time!"

Tilly's Mum, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Bath

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"Thank you so much for looking after our babies so well.
It took Jupiter all of three minutes to catch a (giant) mouse this morning when he was allowed out!
Thanks again & take care x"

Jupiter & Boo's Mum, Bath, Somerset

Yeovil

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"She looks so fantastic - Thanks so much. You'll certainly see us again!"

Lola's Dad, Yeovil, Somerset

Barton St David

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"It's just so nice to know they're in such good hands"

Basil, Cleo & George's Mum, Barton St David, Somerset

Bruton

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"Thank you very much for looking after our 3 so well, we now call you the cat whisperer :D"

Meg, Arthur & Jaspar's Mum, Bruton, Somerset

Sherborne

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"A big thank you for looking after Snoopy so well. Sorry about the late pick up but much appreciated. :)"

Snoopy's Mum, Sherborne, Somerset

Street

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"We were so sorry to have left them for so long, but so happy we left them with you!"

Willow & Gibson's Mum-in-law, Street, Somerset

South Cadbury

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"Elly never comes home this relaxed from a cattery!"

Elly's Mum, South Cadbury, Somerset

Bruton

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"I love bringing Jack here for his holidays because he has such a great time, it's great to know he's being given as much love as I do!"

Jack's Mum, Redlynch nr Bruton, Somerset

Keinton Mandeville

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"It's wonderful to know you love them almost as much as we do!"

Sam & Frodo's Mum, Keinton Mandeville, Somerset

Castle Cary

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"I knew when we drove away that you were the right people to look after her"

Angel's Mum, Castle Cary, Somerset

Sherborne

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It was Private Edward's first stay at Tiger Barn: "As I drove off I knew I didn't have to worry about anything"

Edward's Mum, Sherborne, Somerset

East Compton

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"I'm so happy to have found somewhere so dedicated to cats!"

Alfie & Jonty's Mum, East Compton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Glastonbury

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"He's never come home so happy from a cattery!"

Spartapus' Mum, Glastonbury, Somerset

Wells

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"We bring Ginny to you because of the great service you provide"

Ginny's Mum, Wells, Somerset

West Pennard

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"You are two lovely people and we will tell all our "cat" friends about you."

Diddy & Dappy's Grand Mum, West Pennard, Somerset

Barton St David

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"Archie says meaow, I had such a purrrfect time staying with you, could I come again next year, for three weeks??"

Archie's Mum, Barton St David, Somerset

Stoke St Michael

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"I never worry when I bring them here because I know you always look after them so well!"

Neville & Milly's Mum, Stoke St Michael, Somerset

Castle Cary

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"Thank you so much for looking after Smudge while I was in hospital!"

Smudge's Mum, Castle Cary, Somerset

Shepton Mallet

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"I'm just pleased to find somewhere that I feel so comfortable leaving them"

Bandit & Rosie's Mum, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Prestleigh

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"Just thought I’d drop you a line to say thank you for looking after Michael and Sally so well. It’s great to know that they enjoy themselves staying with you and we now have a new word – “holidays” – which we use with them! I was really pleased to see the way Michael knows that he can make himself at home with you. As you know, they are very dear cats to us both and it gives us peace of mind to know that we don’t have to be concerned about their well-being when we’re away."

Michael, Mica & Sally's Mum, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Castle Cary

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"I've never seen my cats so quiet or relaxed!"

Bertie & Amber's Mum, Castle Cary, Somerset

Barton St David

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"What I love most about this cattery is that Diggers is always happy there ... and sometimes he doesn't even want to come home!"

Digby's Dad, Barton St David, Somerset

Midsomer Norton

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"They just don't want to come home!"

Misty & Poppy's Mum, Midsomer Norton, Somerset

Radstock

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"This cattery is so convenient for the train station at Cary. We were surprised they made so much progress with Mallie, he's never friendly with anyone, but Jeremy turned him round in only a few days!"

Mallie's Mum, Radstock, Somerset

Castle Cary

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"We can't thank you enough for the amazingly good care you took of them while they were in Somerset. It would have been very anxiety provoking if I hadn't had complete confidence in the place they were staying, but I never had a moment's doubt that you were taking equally good care of them as i would."

Horace & Dora's Mum, Hadspen, Castle Cary, Somerset

Kingweston

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"What a great portrait of Baba! (Mum's well pleased)"

Baba's Dad, Kingweston, Somerset

Castle Cary

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"Monty was so chilled when he came back, it did him good to have a break."

Monty's Mum, Castle Cary, Somerset

Hornblotton

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"Thank you very much for looking after Selva, whilst I was on holiday, and for accommodating her for a little longer when I was moving home.  Selva came back very calm and I am sure that is down to you."

Selva's Mum, Hornblotton, Somerset

Hadspen

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"Thanks! … Our geriatric cats need regular medication and attention. Terri & Jeremy are the best loco parentis anywhere - Our kitties send their love!"

Frank & Tiny's Parents, Hadspen, Castle Cary, Somerset

Glastonbury

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"You were recommended to us by our vet. You can't get a higher recommendation and they weren't wrong!"

Barney's Dad, Glastonbury, Somerset

Castle Cary

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"Marley was so chilled out when he came home, and you did a lovely portrait of him."

Marley's Mum, Castle Cary, Somerset

Frome

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"I bring Cosmo all the way here because I always know she's looked after, I just don't have to worry about it"

Cosmo's Mum, Frome, Somerset

Ashburton

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"I'd never trust any other cattery with my Gus"

Gus's Mum, Ashburton, Devon

EXCLUSIVELY FOR CATS - OPEN ALL YEAR

Tiger Barn Cattery is located in peaceful rural surroundings close to Castle Cary, Somerset.

Our purpose-built accommodation is within easy reach of Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury and Yeovil in the hamlet of Lovington, just outside Castle Cary.

We are a small husband and wife run Cattery. We provide personal individual care and one of us will often stay in the cattery in the evenings for play and to keep them company.

Our priority is the care of the cats and to make sure their stay with us at Lovington is relaxed and stress-free.

We can arrange a Pick Up and Delivery service. We can only achieve this outside of our normal opening hours and details and prices can be provided upon request.

About the Cattery

The cats' chalets are made of painted wood and fully enclosed to protect our guests from the elements.

Each chalet has an enclosed penthouse sleeping facility which is fully insulated with a heating radiator in each sleeping compartment.

The chalets are split level, with connecting ladder, so that your cat has plenty of room to stretch and exercise.

We have several double/triple/quad chalets enabling two or more cats from the same home to be housed together.

Beds and toys are provided, but if your cat has their own bed and/or toys, please bring them along as this will help your cat to settle in.

During colder weather radiators are provided and all our cats are given a snugglesafe™ heating pad during the day and before bed to curl up with resulting in a 24 hour heated bed and sleeping area.

Diet

All cats are fed twice a day with high quality wet and dry food.

The current selections are a full range of James Wellbeloved dry food which everyone loves with Royal Canin Exigent as an alternative for fussy eaters, but we also carry Go Cat, IAMS and Purina ONE just in case. Our standard wet food ranges are Whiskas and Felix 'as good as it looks' pouches including the senior and kitten varieties. We also have a wide range of tins, pouches, jellies and gravies including Gourmet Perle and Sheba so we can try to match your cat's home diet.

You're also welcome to bring in any specialist food with you. Kittens, older cats and specific diets can be arranged according to need.

HOW TO CHOOSE A CATTERY

What should you be looking for when choosing a cattery?

If you want to compare catteries, don't just choose on the price.

  • Perhaps there are winter heating surcharges
  • Maybe there are fines for out of hours pick ups
  • Extra charges for medicating
  • Basic grooming care like daily brushing could be an add-on!

When you view the cattery

  • Are the owners interested in your cat and showing you around?
  • Is every cat approachable by the proprietors?
  • Do the proprietors know their cats?
  • Is the environment calm and are the cats content?
  • Are the empty rooms full of climbing towers, furniture, toys and soft furnishings? No responsible cattery would provide any climbing towers or chairs. Once a toy is touched by a single cat, it must be disposed of. When a room has clutter on the floor, the room can't be cleaned properly. If there are climbing towers, they can't be adequately disinfected between guests so your cat will be exposed to millions of bacteria and viruses left by every previous guest. If your cat needs scratching posts, rugs or pillows, you must insist on bringing your own,

When you're interviewing the cattery owners, do they

  • Exude confidence?
  • Express enthusiasm?
  • Give you peace of mind?

Find out if there are any restrictive hours:

  • Not open on Sundays, half day Saturdays or a midweek day closed?
  • Closing for part of the year affects you if you ski or like to enjoy the Caribbean during the winter months
  • Are there shut downs for annual maintenance?

What are the right questions to ask when choosing a cattery?

Ask about food.

We keep a huge selection of cat food in stock to cover most tastes & requirements. Including Royal Canin Exigent, Sheba and Gourmet.

Our cats are individuals, but although Whiskas, Felix and James Wellbeloved are the most popular brands with our guests, just tell us what you feed your cat and we'll try to match what they eat at home.

Ask about insurance.

We buy the best insurance available, which includes cover for vet fees while your cat is with us. With our cover, you won't face a vet's bill after your holiday and you won't pay the excess on your own pet insurance policy. (Pre-existing conditions cannot be insured).

Having this kind of insurance means there'll be no delay in seeing your OWN vet if we believe the situation warrants it.

Ask about litter.

We buy dust free clay based fullers earth type litter.

It's easy to clean, clumps well and destroys odours almost immediately and the cats love scrubbling about with it.

We also keep in the paper pellet type litter. Cleanliness is an issue for some cats and it's easier to use paper litter for older cats.

Ask about experience.

Before we bought this cattery, we'd had years of experience volunteering in different welfare situations with cats. Not just in the UK, but also abroad.

Everything we learned we've tried to put into practice. We run our cattery for the cats.

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Yeovil
Sherborne
Glastonbury
Street
Midsomer Norton
Frome
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