Are catteries profitable?
You’ll need volunteers or employees at 20 cats a day and once you go over 40, it becomes very profitable but entirely unrewarding. – At 40 cats a day, there is no ‘hands on’ left because you’ll spend more time running the business than making sure the cats are happy.
Do you need a license for a cattery?
To run a boarding kennel or cattery, you need a licence from the council. A licence is required to ensure good standards of animal welfare. The number of animals that may be accommodated will be specified on the licence along with other specific conditions. The fee for this licence is £237.
How much does a cattery cost NZ?
| Normal rate: | $21.50 | per cat / per day |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas / New Year (20 Dec – 10 Jan): | $23.50 | per cat / per day |
| Public Holidays: | $25.00 | per cat / per day |
| Administration costs require us to charge both for the day of arrival and the day of departure. Rates include GST. Please note that same day cancellation will incur a fee $30.00. |
Is a cattery a good business?
If you are a cat lover looking to become an entrepreneur, a cattery might be the perfect business for you to start. Though it can be a rewarding business personally and financially, opening a cattery requires a great deal of planning, thought and preparation to become successful.
How do I start a cattery business?
Start a Cattery: Four Steps
- Step 1: Assessing viability of your cattery project. Assessing the Likely-hood of you Obtaining Planning Permission.
- Step 2: The costs involved and financing your cattery. Costs Involved.
- Step 3: Planning Permission. Plans of your Proposed cattery.
- Step 4: Planning and beyond. Licensing your cattery.
Is cattery a good business?
How do I start my own cattery?
How much does it cost to put a cat in a kennel?
The national average cost of cat boarding is $25 per night, with most pet owners spending between $15 and $30 per night. Most companies charge per day and or night prices, with additional charges and fees for specific needs or special treatment. The age of the cat can make a big difference in price too.
What vaccinations do cats need NZ?
There are currently three ‘core’ infectious cat diseases present in NZ that vets recommend should be vaccinated against – Cat Flu, Enteritis and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.
How do I open a cattery?
How do I start a small cattery?
How to Open a Cattery
- Ensure your area will support a cattery.
- Learn all you can about caring for cats as well as breeding them, if you will be starting a breeding cattery.
- Pick a type of cattery to open.
- Contact your local health department to see whether your city and state regulate catteries.