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Cat Care Articles and Boarding Tips
Practical advice from our Franklin cat boarding team on travel, nutrition, safety and helping your cat feel at home while you're away.
Building Trust: How Kitty Cottage Keeps Cat Parents in the Loop
Most cat boarding places leave you guessing about your whiskered guest’s day. At Kitty Cottage, we believe trust in pet care starts with clear, honest…
Cat Boarding 101: What Every Cat Parent Should Know
Planning a trip can be exciting, but leaving your little one behind often feels stressful. Cat parents across Franklin, Rhode Island and throughout New…
Cat Sitting vs. Cat Boarding: Which Is Better for Your Feline?
Choosing care for your little one while you’re away can feel like a big decision. Some Boston and New England cat parents lean toward in-home cat sitters…
Holiday Travel Tips for Cat Owners
The holidays are a busy time filled with travel, visitors, and changes to routine. Every year, when we begin to think about making plans for the holidays…
How Family-Owned Values Shape the Heart of Kitty Cottage Cat Kennel
Most cat boarding spots treat your feline like just another guest. But a family-owned cat kennel like Kitty Cottage in Franklin, MA, brings something…
Keep Your Thumb Green and Your Kitty Healthy: Toxic Plants to Avoid
Why is that cats seem drawn to chewing on your most delicate house plants? Unfortunately some of the most beloved house plants are also toxic to cats. They…
Tailored Nutrition: Keeping Your Cat Purring Happily Away from Home
Most cat boarding spots treat meals like an afterthought, but not Kitty Cottage. Your whiskered guest deserves a nutrition plan as unique as their…
Helping Your Little Ones Feel Right at Home Wherever You Roam
Planning a trip is exciting, but if you’re a proud parent of a whiskered traveler, it can also feel a little stressful. Whether you’re heading on a family…
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Who writes these articles?
The Kitty Cottage team shares what we've learned caring for cats at our Franklin, MA boarding facility.
Where can I find boarding requirements?
See our health & safety page for vaccines and flea prevention, and new guest information for check-in details.
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Call or email with your travel dates and a little about your cat. A caregiver will confirm availability, answer questions and schedule your check-in appointment.
- (508) 528-6456
- kc@kittycottagefranklin.com
- 140 Wachusett Street, Franklin, MA 02038
- Monday – Friday: 9:30 am – 6:30 pmSaturday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pmSunday: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm – 6:30 pmCheck-in and check-out by appointment only