I want to preface this by mentioning that I don't lightly pass out 5 star reviews on Yelp. Purrfect Cat Boarding without a doubt lives up to their name and perfect 5 star rating. My absolute hope is that my review helps throw some business in their direction because they truly deserve it after how they helped me and my family out of a difficult situation. My particular situation was that my family was relocating to Seattle with 4 cats. We set things up for Purrfect Cat Boarding to look after our cats for 2 weeks in early December. Things got a little difficult because it took us longer than we had hoped to find a place to live. This meant we had to extend our cat's stay through early January. Due to the Christmas and New Years holidays they were fully booked (they gave us plenty of notice of this too). Even though it wasn't really their fault, once we let Gordon and Rachael (the owners) know about our predicament, they were absolutely wonderful. Even though they were fully booked they went out of their way to figure out how to keep our cats there, rather than forcing us to find last minute accommodations. This saved my family (and most importantly our kitties) a lot of added stress during an already difficult time. On top of all of this, they were extremely nice and very welcoming to us the entire time even though we were new to the area. On top of their handling of our situation, they also have an extremely clean and quiet facility. The people who work for Gordon and Rachael are without a doubt 100% cat people. They treated my cats as if they were members of their own family. As an added bonus they were also extremely friendly and very helpful whenever we asked them about anything. In closing, I would absolutely go back again and I highly recommend that you take your cats there too. Purrfect Cat Boarding deserves their stellar reputation and I would 100% trust them to watch my 4 cats again. read more

I'm happy others had a good experience at Purrfect, but during my recent tour of the facility, my nose was hit by the overwhelming stench of cat urine that permeated the entire place. Last time I was there, under the original owners, it smelled of bleach, which at least seemed clean. Today I could not wait to get out of the there. Maybe they were just having a bad day, but It was awful. I decided instead to hire an individual to care for my cat in my absence. read more

We tried Purrfect Cat Boarding over the holidays and were very impressed with their facility, service, communication, and care for our cat. We utilized them for a week, and they were great about responding to our emails, answering questions, and sending photos. I really appreciated their high level of attention as it was our first time leaving our precious kitty friend, and it was reassuring to know he was well cared for. I will certainly use their service again in the future! read more

Purrfect Cat Boarding - Pet Sitting Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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We have boarded our cats here twice now. Once at the Bothell location and more recently the Shoreline location. Our experience has been phenomenal! The workers at the Shoreline and Bothell location were kind, attentive and always gave us updates on our cats. We were even allowed to visit them while boarding since we're local. The owner was kind and understanding when an issue arose and helped to make it right immediately. I can not recommend this business enough. read more

Always very communicative about my cat's needs and our bookings over email. lovely staff :)

We are forever grateful to Purrfect Cat Boarding in Shoreline and to the compassionate, generous, and friendly staff. Every one is so personable, attentive, and reassuring. We were in a bind after our Maine Coon was hospitalized and had to have emergency surgery literally a day before our trip to Central America. This was the first time boarding our two Maine Coons and we were extremely nervous to leave them, but the entire staff put our hearts and minds at ease with daily updates and pics of our fur babies. We were able to enjoy our family trip without any worries. Thank you- Charlene, Kate, & Reed. You ladies are truly amazing. Thank you for the kind hospitality. read more

We have a rambunctious 1 yr old cat who we weren't sure if cat sitting was better or worse than cat boarding during times when we travel. We have since used Purrfect Cat Boarding at least 3 times for durations as short as a few days to almost 2 weeks, and our cat has been wonderful both at the stay and also coming home. Our experience at Purrfect Cat Boarding has always been great. They are welcoming, friendly, informative, and accommodating. They care deeply about the cats and are very professional. We're glad we tried this out and have no hesitations that our cat will be cared for when he's there. read more

Boarded two cats here for 6 days. I feel deceived, in that the area they showed me on a tour a month before boarding, which I believed was where my cats would be kept, was not, in fact, where they were kept. They were kept in the basement of another building entirely, an area with a lot of cages and a lot of cats, not the small-ish cozy place I had been shown. I chose this facility because of what I saw on the tour, which was misleading at best. They need to show people where their cats will actually be kept, so that an informed decision can be made about whether to board your cats with them or at another business. I didn't learn about this switcheroo in location until drop-off, by which time it was too late to do anything about it, as I had a flight to catch. Upon arrival, they took my cats' carriers into the area I had toured, and had I not asked for my daughter to be able to see where they were going to be kept, I would have believed that they were going to be kept in the cozy main area, not the basement of the other building. I started my trip off being upset about where I was having to leave my cats. Also, one of my cats came home with a bad upper respiratory infection (URI) that took her 10 days to recover from. She obviously caught the URI there. It took my cats being home for two days before their behavior returned to normal. Overall, I guess this place was adequate, but it's unlikely I'll use them in the future. read more

We boarded are cats at Purrfect Cat Boarding last week -they were wonderful. Our kitties are only a year old and it was their first time being boarded. I was more nervous then they were. The employees were kind and caring. They even took a few pictures and sent them to us while we were on vacation. I highly recommend their services! read more

Just picked my cat up after a 2-month stay as we moved back to the area from Texas. He has been super sweet and loving, he looks great, and he looks like he's gained a little of the weight he lost from the move stress. As my teenager said "give them a gagillion stars for making him fat again!" She is not wrong. It is clear that he was cared for and loved during his stay and that means the world to us. Thank you and we'll for sure use the service again when we travel!! read more

I have trusted this business with my cats for two years now and couldn't be happier with the care my kitties receive while I'm gone. The staff is welcoming and friendly, and they truly care about the cats in their care. They remember my cats every time and comment on how my kitten has grown, etc. Very personable. If you're like me, your cats are your babies and it's anxiety-inducing to leave them in the hands of others while you're away. I am so pleased to say Purrfect Cat Boarding has always provided a safe and clean environment for my babies and they're always quick to respond to whatever concerns or questions you may have - especially when it comes to sending updates on how the cats are getting on. Also, their prices are the most reasonable for the Seattle area considering the level of care the cats receive. Highly recommend. read more

Very accommodating of a last-minute reservation during a holiday weekend! I really enjoyed that they also have a groomer onsite. My cat came home clean and not smelly (can't say the same for all boarders) and the price was just right. Though it's out of the way entirely from the airport, I would return. read more

This place was not a good place for our 2 cats. We purchased the top tier care for our two fur babies. Private room and such. When we came back to pick them back up. They were so traumatized that one was defensive with ears back ready to attack and the other was hiding under a towel in a hole. Not cool! They have been constantly meowing and talking about their experience now 3 days later. They won't be back. They normally are pretty quiet. So were all unhappy. People who were seen there looked unprofessional. Look further for your cats. We are. read more

Helped us out of a bind with a last minute boarding for our 18-year old cat. They were very accommodating. Even put a little stool in her condo so she wouldn't have to jump so high. They were friendly and very easy to deal with. Our normal cat boarder bailed on us at the last minute, and we weren't going to board her just anywhere, so we were very grateful to discover this place and would definitely use them again! read more

After a fire/flood put me out of my apartment I had little options as far as keeping my cat in a hotel/airbnb. I contacted Purrfect Cat Boarding and they were able to take my cat later that day. I was pressed for time and got there a bit late but they were very accommodating. They showed me the area where they keep the cats and everything was very clean and well taken care of. I had only put in for two weeks but of course my apartment wasn't ready so I called and asked for a week extension. They were very understanding and I was able to extend my cat's stay. I then had to ask for another week extension which they accommodated without any hesitation. My cat did run out of his food but they called to let me know that I could either bring more or they could feed him for a very small fee (think it was only like $2 a day). They allowed me to order his food from Amazon and ship it directly to their location. And when I picked up my cat they had labeled the bag and ensured I got it. Overall I could not be more pleased with everything. The location is great as someone who lives in downtown Seattle, the staff is beyond friendly and really go out of their way to ensure everything is taken care of, and the cat areas are clean. I picked up my cat after about 4 weeks and he seemed healthy, energetic and of course excited to see me. I of course 100% recommend Purrfect Cat Boarding and will for sure use their services in the future. Thanks again for everything. read more

I found Purrfect Cat Boarding for my mom's cat to stay so we could take a little trip for 4 days. My mom is quite over protective of her kitty so she was nervous. We instantly felt relief when we got there, you can see they are running a tight, clean ship with a friendly, easy atmosphere. The experience was great and we are so happy that we can take our trip next year knowing that kitty Meghan will have a great place to stay! read more

This was the first time boarding my cat. My cat is an only cat and has only been around one other cat, while she stayed with a friend for 2 days, while we were outof town. The lady was very friendly and informative on the phone. She thourghly went over all the information and made me feel ashured. My cat did a great job and felt at ease, even though she would hiss, as she was timid but never bit or became combative. I felt she was in good hands. I would highly recommend this place. They have the best rates and genuine service. I will definitely use them again if I need a place to board my cat! read more

Hi. This is Brez, Tyler's cat. He told me I could write this review. I love when Tyler takes me to Purrfect Cat Boarding. In fact, I usually don't want to go home with my human when he comes to pick me up because everyone at Purrfect treats me so well. The staff are so nice and keep me well fed and make sure that if I need any special accommodations, I am taken care of. This is good for me because I like to have a little Omega-3 mixed in with my food so that I can maintain a nice shiny coat. The cages at Purrfect are well sized and are always kept clean, with opaque dividers between them so that I can have my privacy when I'm in my room. What I like best about Purrfect though is when I get play time. Sometimes I get to play with other kitties and make new friends! I am glad that there is a place that my human can take me when he travels and am also glad that Purrfect Cat Boarding always has space, because sometimes Tyler has to leave on trips on very short notice and Purrfect is always able to take me in. read more

Can't say enough good things about these folks. Theo's original 1 week stay turned into 5 and I never had a worry about him. They kept in touch, harness-trained him before our flight (to help get through security), made sure we handled a possible UTI early enough to nip it in the bud. I visited twice/week and they provided reports. Do not hesitate to check them out next time you head out of town or whatever... you'll be glad you did. read more

Amazing. We found Purrfect Cat Boarding through a few google searches, when we were moving to the area and our house would not be ready for a few weeks. They took amazing care of our two cats. Todd & Fe looked more relaxed than I have seen them in years, and I'm honestly not sure they wanted to come home. Very professional, and happy to answer questions from nervous pet parents no matter how often they're called. Reasonable rates, especially for long term stays, and they're so willing to cater to special needs. It is hard to find a good boarder. I'm glad we got lucky and found an excellent one right off the bat. read more

Really great place to board your cat. I boarded our kitty for 18 days while. When I dropped him off, I got to see the facility, where the kitties stay and the play room. It was great. Very clean, didn't smell like cat a all. The play room is outfitted with cat trees and toys. Our cat was well cared for, he had been groomed and the owners are really nice and told me how our cat did. read more

We had an emergency that forced us out of our home. During that time we had to find a place for our 3 cats. We hit the jackpot with Purrfect Cat Boarding. Our 3 had a large room to themselves. It was clean, spacious, with lots of toys and room to climb. What we thought was going to be a week or less turned onto almost a month. During that time Purrfect Cat Boarding took excellent care of our furry friends and kept us up to date on how they were doing. I will definitely board our cats here in the future and recommend them to others. read more

We had the most wonderful experience boarding my fiancé's mom's kitty her for the week. Izzy is a very anxious kitty and they were great with her :) read more

I was having a hard time finding a place to board my cat (most places in my neighborhood do only home visits) and I happened upon this place through Yelp. With all the great reviews, I decided to give it a try, even though I don't live too close. When I called, they were very accommodating to have me visit before I made a reservation. Yes, I am extremely protective of my fur child. The other boarding cats seemed content, the place was clean and quiet, and the staff is very friendly and you can tell they are cat people. Even when I went to drop off my cat, she is not the friendliest when out of her element, they didn't bat an eye and dealt with her great! My cat was clean and happy when I picked her up,so what more could I ask for?I have been back a few times and will continue to go, even if it's a bit out of my way. read more

I was disappointed with the indifferent treatment, both when dropping off my cat and when picking her up. When I explained that I wanted to leave my cat's small soft-sided carrier in the private room she occupied, because she is shy and sometimes likes to hide inside her carrier, the seemingly uninvolved young woman who checked us in said that I could leave it there for the moment but it would probably be removed later "because that's what they usually do." (I tucked it beneath a "kitty condo" platform, out of anyone's way, yet it was stored in another room when I returned to pick up my cat.) When I asked what kind of attention my cat would get from caregivers, the attendant told me that the cats in the kennel cages usually got the attention. I got my cat the expensive private room because she gets upset around strange cats, not because I wanted her in solitary confinement with no human contact. Returning three days later, having received no reports, when I inquired if everything had gone OK, the (different) attendant said she had no idea because she had just returned from being gone herself. So much for tracking my cat's welfare and reporting back. Left me with a bad feeling. read more

We have used Purrfect Cat Boarding (PCB) several times now. The business has large rooms with standard cages in the garage and basement. There are also a few private rooms which allow for multiple cats. The cages are kept clean, and the staff quickly learn your cat's personality and how to relate to each one. When you walk in the door, guess what you smell? Nothing! No cat litter or feces smell greets you. Now that is a clean boarding business. Our cat became very sick the last time we were away. We got a call from them on the day he became ill, and they even took our cat to the vet. Turns out, our cat was very sick, stopped eating and was vomiting. He developed triaditis, which is inflammation of several organs and is life threatening. It is not contagious-my other cats were not affected. The Veterinarian complimented them for recognizing the emergency situation and I'm happy to say he completely recovered, thanks to PCB's quick action and communication. We are big fans of this business and the caring and professional staff. read more

Um, I'm pretty sure these guys are angels. I had to be out of my house because I was having my floors refinished and the varnish is toxic. As contractors tend to do, there was a last minute schedule change and Purrfect Cat Boarding was EXTREMELY accommodating. I also didn't bring my checkbook and didn't have enough cash to pay when I got there (my brain is just about as organized as my house!) and she let me pay when I picked up my fur children. I thought it was extremely reasonable, I paid $26 for three cats for one night. On top of all of that, they did a great job with my cats. One of my kitties is a complete butthole when he goes to the vet or, apparently, when he gets boarded - they understood his hissy fits (literally) and just gave him space and let him holler. The space was very clean and they seemed very organized. I will definitely use Purrfect Cat Boarding for any future boarding needs (hopefully my cat won't be such an a-hole, sorry!!!!) and I highly recommend!! read more

We love Purrfect Cat Boarding. Why? Simply because they gave us back the ability to take a vacation again! Our cat is an abused rescue that we took in almost 10 years ago. He's always had a hard time with change, other animals, and generally being away from his people. We've hired someone to stay with him at the house full-time and part-time. He went on a hunger strike or a peeing-on-everything strike. We tried other boarding facilities. He got so stressed he was symptomatic for months and required anti-anxiety meds - it was AWFUL for him and we felt so bad. We were close to accepting the fact that while he was with us, we were going to have a hard time leaving. We decided to try Purrfect Cat Boarding 2 years ago and have used them ever since with complete success. Our cat obviously prefers being home with us and doesn't eat as much or maintain as normal bathroom habits while he's there, but the minute we get home again - he's totally back to himself. Thank you Gordon and Rachel for creating a comfortable environment where cats like our big orange tabby can feel safe and we feel good about leaving! read more

Just dropped our new cat there for ten days, he liked it so much he did not want to come home with us, I tried to put him in his carry on and he jumped out and into another cat's cage right next to the cat that was in it. read more

This was my first time boarding my two cats and it went great. Rachael was very nice and professional, and the space for the cats was very clean and organized. The convenient business hours made dropping off and picking up my cats super easy, and the price for the two cats was the best I found. read more

We have left our cat here a few times. Will definitely keep them at the top of the list when I need boarding.

Purrfect Cat Boarding is the place to go when you want to feel good about leaving your kitty behind. My cat is diabetic and they are wonderful with making sure she's well taken care of. The environment is clean and cozy and the owners are super nice. We are so happy our Vet recommended this place. HIGHLY recommended! read more

I've since boarded my cats here two more times and they are great. They even texted us pictures and gave us updates during our vacation, which put our mind at ease during a week away. read more

My husband and I left our two boy cats at Purrfect Cat Boarding for 10 days while we were in San Diego. This was the first time our cats were boarded so we were very cautious about where they stayed. We were very happy with their treatment as the owners have a good regimen which made us very comfortable. Our cats were a bit traumatized and the caretakers knew how to deal with them. When we called in a few times during our vacation, we were given very thorough updates which we appreciated! Good service and good value. Very nice people too! read more

A quiet place, reasonably priced, where Mr. Kitty was able to relax and settle in. He didn't want to leave his cage at the end! Cats get to have "outside the cage" time daily, and the owners are able to care for special needs, such as administering medications. I'll take my kitty back there again when I need to be out of town. read more

We called to board Ivan while our carpets were being cleaned. He wasn't thrilled to go, but Marla's boarding area was nice and clean and warm and he had a nice little cat condo with a shelf. We put his bed in there and he stayed the day. I checked in with Marla via e-mail and she responded right away and quelled my cat-anxiety. Ivan was a little butthole when it was time to go and he hissed at me like i was some stranger off the street, but Marla said lots of cats acted like this. Whether she was making me feel better or telling the truth, idk, but she was very nice and Ivan returned from cat-jail unscathed. read more

We have boarded our kitties with Marla and Jeff for over two years now and have never been disappointed. Their boarding place is for cats only so we do not have to feel anxious about them coming into contact with any dogs. My cats always seem relaxed when we go pick them up. read more

Marla, Jeff and the folks at Purrfect Cat Boarding are truly wonderful and a great option if you need a safe place to keep your cat when traveling. When I first moved back to Seattle I took a job that had me on the road at least one week per month. Added on top of that a long distance relationship with my now fiance who was still at school back east, I was truly traveling all the time. My cat, Tommy, has had a hard time adjusting between all the moves and traveling we've had to do over the last two years and needed a reliable, safe place to rest when I wasn't home. I found Purrfect Cat Boarding. Marla and Jeff's boarding facility is connect to their house, so you have the peace of mind of always knowing someone is there. They have rooms for the cats to play in during the day; each cat gets at least an hour by itself. And when the facility isn't full, Tommy often got to roam around on her own for better part of the day. They really seem to care for the animals and invest in the facility and caretakers to make sure they are always offering quality service. My cat also needed to take pills every other day and they were diligent about making sure she was on schedule. If you are planning to go away during the holidays or spring break, make sure to book early. While they have a fairly large facility, Purrfect Cat Boarding is a popular destination. read more

I had just moved to Seattle and i was waiting on a place to stay while looking for an apartment. I called Marla and Jeff inquiring if they had any available space for my 2 yr old ginger tabby, Buddy. Considering that it was 4th of July week I was so thankful to hear that Marla had one space available. Having never before boarded my cat, I was a bit worried about whether he would be alright in the care of strangers, but walking into Purrfect Cat Boarding and seeing how calm all the tenants were eased my mind with leaving my boy there. Marla and Jeff are great with the cats in their charge as is the rest of their staff, I was so happy with them that even though Buddy's first stay was short I knew that Purrfect Cat Boarding would be the only place I will board my little one while i live here. read more

Marla and Jeff are welcoming and do a great job keeping their facility clean. I have taken my cats here for long trips several times, and they have been fine. I have two cats and they share a kennel. The cats take turns getting to play outside of the kennels. Each time I've used Purrfect, I have called to make the appointment fairly late in the game, but they have always had room. The price is right, too - less than having someone come to your house. I recommend Purrfect Cat Boarding to anyone who needs to board their cats! read more