At Cats in the City, we recognize that some cats have complex medical conditions, advanced age, terminal diagnoses, or health concerns that may require important medical decisions while they are in our care.
The Advanced Medical Boarding Directive allows guardians to document their wishes in advance so our team can respond appropriately and efficiently if a medical emergency occurs during a boarding stay.
This directive helps ensure that your preferences are clearly communicated regarding emergency treatment, hospitalization, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), pain management, hospice care, euthanasia authorization, and aftercare arrangements.
Medical emergencies are uncommon, but when they occur, decisions may need to be made quickly.
By completing this form before your cat's stay, you can:
Clarify your medical wishes in advance
Reduce delays during emergencies
Provide guidance if you are temporarily unreachable
Help veterinary teams understand your preferences
Support compassionate, informed decision-making during stressful situations
The directive serves as an important communication tool between you, our boarding team, and any emergency veterinary providers involved in your cat's care.
We strongly recommend completing the Advanced Medical Boarding Directive if your cat:
Has a chronic medical condition
Has diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, cancer, or other significant diagnoses
Is considered a senior or geriatric cat
Is receiving palliative or hospice care
Has a history of emergency medical events
Has specific treatment limitations or end-of-life preferences
Guardians of healthy cats may also choose to complete the directive if they wish to document emergency decision-making preferences in advance.
The form allows guardians to provide guidance regarding:
Emergency veterinary treatment authorization
CPR preferences
Pain management preferences
Hospitalization decisions
Hospice and comfort-care preferences
Euthanasia authorization parameters
Cremation and aftercare preferences
Emergency contact information
Additional medical instructions
The Advanced Medical Boarding Directive does not replace veterinary medical judgment.
In the event of an emergency, veterinary professionals will continue to evaluate your cat's condition and provide recommendations based on medical necessity. The directive simply helps ensure that your preferences are available to guide decision-making whenever possible.
To submit your directive, please complete the form below:
Advanced Medical Boarding Directive Form
https://forms.zoho.com/Catsinthecityrescue/form/CatsintheCityAdvancedMedicalBoardingDirective
If you have questions about completing the form or would like assistance discussing care preferences for your cat, please contact the Cats in the City team before your boarding reservation.
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The Advanced Medical Boarding Directive helps ensure your wishes are documented before a medical emergency occurs. These resources provide additional information about boarding medically complex, senior, hospice, and special-needs cats.