Terms & Conditions

Please understand that the following Terms and Conditions are
designed to protect the health and well-being of the cats in our care.

These Terms and Conditions are the basis on which we accept cats
into the cattery and that they constitute an agreement between
Alcatraz Boarding Cattery and the cat owner covering the period of
boarding.

  1. All charges are on a per day basis and payment is by internet
    banking, or cash on pickup. We are unable to process
    EFTPOS.  Payment terms can be arranged for long term
    stays.
  2. Cats collected before midday will not incur the boarding fee for
    that day.  Cats collected after midday on the final day will incur
    the boarding fee for that day.
  3. Minimum charge is 2 days – All cats are charged per
    calendar day with cut off time of midday.
  4. No discounts will be provided for supplying own food.
  5. Cats must be caged when being dropped off or picked up.
  6. Vaccinations – All owners are required to produce a current
    vaccination certificate prior to acceptance into the cattery.
  7. Worming – Please worm your animal at least one week before
    arrival. If your cat has parasites (worms, fleas) present, these
    will be treated at the owner’s expense to ensure the comfort of
    our guests and others in the cattery environment.
  8. The owner agrees to provide all information relating to
    medical/dietary or behavioural needs or changes to such for
    each stay.
  9. Cats are accepted into our care on the understanding that
    they are in good health and that any health problems are
    communicated to us prior to admittance, so that we may make
    an informed decision as to the suitability of the animal for
    boarding.
  10. We reserve the right to refuse admission to any cat
    appearing to be unwell or thought to be suffering from any
    illness or infectious disease.
  11. We regret that we are unable to accept male cats over
    eight months old that have not been neutered.
  12. It is our policy to arrange veterinarian advice / treatment
    at the owner’s expense, should it be considered necessary to
    do so, and act upon the advice of the vet to ensure the well-
    being of the animal.
  13. Worming – Please worm your animal at least one week
    before arrival. If your cat has parasites (worms, fleas) present,
    these will be treated at the owner’s expense to ensure the
    comfort of our guests and others in the cattery environment.
  14. Abandoned Pets: We reserve the right to make
    alternative arrangements for a pet left in our care 14 days after
    the agreed check-out date if no contact is made to us by the
    owner or their agent. 
  15. Alcatraz Boarding Cattery will take full care but will not
    be held responsible for any illness, loss, injury, or death for
    any reason whatsoever. 
  16. Only cats from the same home may share
    accommodation and we may, at our discretion, require written

consent from the owner before boarding more than one cat in
a unit.

  1. We reserve the right to take photos and place on the
    gallery page and direct advertising for the cattery, but they will
    not be used in publicity without owner’s permission.
  2. Outstanding boarding fees will be forwarded to a debt
    collection agency, and all debt collection expenses will be
    added to the outstanding account.

Delivery of your cat into our care signifies your agreement to these
terms and conditions.

Cancellation Policy 

We know that plans change so if you need to cancel or change
dates please see following rules: 

For all bookings except for the following holiday periods Waitangi
Day, Queens Birthday, Easter, ANZAC, Labour Day, and Christmas
to New Year period:

Cancellation 48 hours before booking: No fee 
Cancellation 24 hours before booking: 50% reduction 
Cancellation during booked stay: full fee for booked stay

Over Waitangi Day, Queens Birthday, Easter, ANZAC, Labour Day,
and Christmas to New Year period:
Cancellation between 48 hours and 24 hours before booking: 50%
reduction on booked stay 
Cancelled 24 hours before booking & during booked stay: Full fee
for booked stay

The above charges may be waived due to special circumstance at
the discretion of Alcatraz management. 

Terms and Conditions may change without notice.

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