All Reservations must be made in person or over the phone
Holidays/Peak Time: All bookings for holidays, holiday weekends, June-August, or major school holidays require a 50% deposit to hold the reservation. The deposit is non-refundable if the reservation is cancelled less than two (2) weeks before drop-off.
All bookings over 14 days require a 50% deposit to hold the reservation.
Any change to shorten the stay must be provided at the time of drop-off or the full reservation time will be charged.
Cancellations: Any stays longer than 5 days require a 7 day notice prior tom the arrival date or you are responsible for 50% of the entire fee. No future bookings will be taken until all previously owed fees are paid in full.
Drop-off and Pick-up
THE LAID BACK CAT is open by appointment only (please call ahead) Monday thru Saturday from 7 am – 12 pm and from 3pm – 7 pm.
We are also open on Sundays by appointment for pick-up before 6 pm.
What to Bring
Copies of vaccination history – a copy must remain at the kennel
Cat’s regular dry and/or wet food to maintain diet (please only bring enough for the boarding stay)
Necessary medications and instructions (medications not given on food are subject to a $7/day fee – we no longer give any medications via injection)
If desired, items from home to make your kitty more comfortable. Blankets or beds must be clean.
The Laid Back Cat provides food and water bowls
Health and Vaccination Requirements
The Laid Back Cat has the right to refuse any cat that shows signs of upper respiratory illness unless accompanied by a written note of explanation by a vet within 48 hours of arrival.
The Laid Back Cat requires proof of current vaccinations administered at least ten (10) days prior to boarding:
Rabies
FVRCP
Negative test for Feline Leukemia required for all indoor/outdoor cats – highly recommended for all others.
All cats must be flea and tick-free
All cats six months or older must be spayed or neutered
Safety
All cats must arrive in a carrier that remains at the kennel
Only cats from the same household may stay together – this prevents injury and the potential spread of illness
All kennel surfaces are disinfected between guests (including boxes and scoops)
Food dishes are washed and disinfected daily
The Laid Back Cat uses walnut shell/corn mix litter
Kennel is sound-monitored overnight and owner lives on the premises
We are conveniently located just 1 ½ miles off I-40 in MEBANE, NC just a short drive from the Triangle to the east and Burlington/Greensboro to the west.