The First Few Days Of Boarding
Why Some Cats Need More Time
Why Some Cats Need More Time Just as some cats seem to settle into boarding immediately, others require more time. They may spend the first day observing. The second day hiding intermittently. The third day cautiously exploring. Sometimes guardians ...
Why Some Cats Adjust Immediately
Why Some Cats Adjust Immediately One of the most surprising things about boarding is how differently cats respond to the experience. Some cats spend their first day hiding and observing. Others walk out of their carrier, explore their suite, eat ...
What to Expect During Day Three
What to Expect During Day Three For many cats, Day Three marks an important turning point in the boarding experience. While every cat adjusts at their own pace, Day Three is often when the environment begins to feel less like a temporary unknown and ...
What to Expect During Day Two
What to Expect During Day Two For many cats, Day Two of boarding is where the real adjustment process begins. The first day is often focused on observation and information gathering. By Day Two, many cats have had an opportunity to experience their ...
What to Expect During Day One
What to Expect During Day One The first day of boarding is a transition day. While some cats settle in almost immediately, many spend their first day observing, evaluating, and learning about their new environment. This is completely normal. Boarding ...
What to Expect During Day One
What to Expect During Day One The first day of boarding is a transition day. While some cats settle in almost immediately, many spend their first day observing, evaluating, and learning about their new environment. This is completely normal. Boarding ...
What Is Normal During the First Week
What Is Normal During the First Week? One of the most common questions guardians ask during boarding is: "Is this normal?" Their cat is hiding more than usual. Eating differently. Sleeping more. Watching everything. Being unusually social. Being ...
Understanding the Adjustment Curve
Understanding the Adjustment Curve Many people think of adjustment as a straight line. A cat arrives. The cat settles in. The cat becomes comfortable. While this sounds logical, it is rarely how adjustment actually works. Most cats follow what we ...
Understanding Decompression During Boarding
Understanding Decompression During Boarding One of the most important—and most misunderstood—concepts in feline boarding is decompression. When cats enter a new environment, they do not simply switch from being at home to being comfortable in ...
The First Night Away From Home
The First Night Away From Home For many cat guardians, the first night of boarding is the hardest part of the entire trip. You may be settling into a hotel room, arriving at a family gathering, boarding a flight, or preparing for bed in a new city ...
The First Night Away From Home
The First Night Away From Home For many cat guardians, the first night of boarding is the hardest part of the entire trip. You may be settling into a hotel room, arriving at a family gathering, boarding a flight, or preparing for bed in a new city ...
The First 24 Hours of Boarding
The First 24 Hours of Boarding For many cats, the first 24 hours of boarding are not about playing, socializing, or exploring. They are about observation. When a cat enters a new environment, their first priority is usually not comfort. It is ...
Temporary Behavioral Changes
Temporary Behavioral Changes One of the most common concerns guardians have during boarding is noticing that their cat is behaving differently than they do at home. Perhaps your cat is hiding more. Eating differently. Sleeping more. Seeking extra ...
Signs of Successful Adjustment
Signs of Successful Adjustment When guardians think about boarding success, they often imagine a cat who is completely relaxed, playful, affectionate, and behaving exactly as they do at home. While that certainly happens for some cats, successful ...
How Staff Support Early Adjustment
How Staff Support Early Adjustment The first few days of boarding are often the most important. During this period, cats are learning about their environment, evaluating their surroundings, and deciding whether they feel safe. While adjustment ...
Common First-Week Behaviors
Common First-Week Behaviors One of the most helpful things guardians can understand about boarding is that adjustment is a process, not an event. During the first week, many cats display behaviors that may seem unusual compared to life at home. In ...