Is There a Minimum Fee for Boarding?

Is There a Minimum Fee for Boarding?

Is There a Minimum Fee for Boarding?

Yes.

All Cats in the City boarding reservations are subject to a minimum boarding fee equal to the cost of three days of boarding at the reserved room rate, regardless of the actual length of stay.

Because boarding accommodations are reserved specifically for your cat, this minimum fee helps cover housing availability, staffing, and reservation management even for very short stays.

Peak & Holiday Periods

During designated peak and holiday periods, the minimum boarding fee increases to the cost of five days of boarding at the reserved room rate, even if your stay is shorter.

Peak periods are typically associated with:

  • Spring Break
  • Easter
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
  • New Year’s

These periods experience significantly higher demand, and rooms are often reserved well in advance.

Why Do Minimum Fees Exist?

Cats in the City operates a feline-exclusive boarding program with limited capacity and individualized care.

When a reservation is accepted, that room is removed from availability and held specifically for your cat. Minimum fees help ensure we can maintain staffing, housing availability, and the level of care our clients expect.

Need an Estimate?

If your stay falls near a holiday or peak travel period, we recommend contacting our team for a personalized estimate.

Peak and holiday periods may also include:

  • Increased minimum stay requirements
  • Higher deposit requirements
  • Peak-rate boarding adjustments

Our team is happy to provide a detailed estimate before you book.

For current rates and availability, please contact Cats in the City directly.


Boarding reservations involve room availability, deposits, minimum fees, and seasonal demand. These resources explain how reservation policies work and help families plan ahead.



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