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oscar's feline retreat
LUXURIOUS BOARDING FOR CATS
and
HOME FELINE CARE
(Gungahlin only)


oscar - C.E.O. oscar's feline retreat
Farewell, beautiful boy... 5.3.90 - 31.7.08


...and introducing oscar's helpers, Alice and Patrick



Rest peacefully, little Alice....13.11.06


...and our latest addition, Glenn Archer, or less formally, Arch!

LATEST NEWS...

  • Opening opening times have changed. Please note we are now open between:

    Monday to Friday: 7.30am - 8.30am, and 5.30pm - 6.30pm.

    Saturday: 8.00am - 10am

    Sunday: 5.30pm - 6.30pm.

  • Coming soon! Something for the feline friend owner.... Fitness / personal training services. To register your interest, please contact us.

  • "Public holiday" opening times are now in place at oscar's - 5.00pm - 6.30pm.

  • oscar has recently become even more infamous (!) after the wonderful artist Catherin McMillan was commissioned to draw a chalk pastel portrait of him.

    Here's a sneak peak at it, and you can view the actual portrait on entering oscar's feline retreat.

  • 2008 Home Feline Care information is now available - please see below.

    CURRENT BOOKING INFORMATION
    We currently have no boarding vacancies for the following times:

  • November 27, 2008 - December 1, 2008.

  • December 12, 2008 - January 18, 2009.

    Home visit vacancies available from November 21 - December 19, 2008, and January 3 - February 1, 2009 only.

    However, if you would like to put your feline friend's name on our waiting list, please contact us.

  • Please note that a 25% non-refundable deposit is required for all boarding bookings made during the peak periods of December and January.

    oscar's will be closed for annual leave from February 1 - 22, 2009, inclusive. Unfortunately, we are unable to take any bookings during this time.

    • WELCOME

    Welcome to oscar's website!

    oscar's feline retreat opened in Canberra, in April 2005, in the suburb of Gungahlin.

    With over thirty years combined experience in looking after feline friends, our mission is to provide second-to-none care for the feline friends that visit oscar's feline retreat. We now provide a valuable service to the Gungahlin and greater Canberra regions, with feline friends visiting from as far afield as Amaroo to Tuggeranong, and Queanbeyan to Harden.

    If you are visiting from interstate, or new to Canberra, and still getting your home established, we encourage you to call in and visit your friend for a feline fix! We can also send digital photo updates of your friend's visit while you are away from each other. And, of course, they love it when we tell them you've called to see how they're going!


    CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

    At oscar's , we pride ourselves on the service that we provide to you and your feline friends, and welcome owners' comments and feedback. If you would like to add a comment to our 'testimonials' page, please contact us.

    ACCOMMODATION

    oscar's feline retreat features fourteen individual luxury units for your feline friends. Each individual unit has 2 mezzanine levels.

    Inter-connecting hatches also allow us to open up more than one unit to accommodate long-term feline visitors, and families with more than one feline friend. Families with one feline friend can also take advantage of these "double" units - please refer to oscar's RATES below for further information.

    With a maximum booking of just fourteen, and a little classical music playing in the backgound, your feline friend will enjoy a calm and peaceful time 'on retreat'!

    oscar's follows a strict Code of Practice and cleaning protocol, whereby each individual unit and litter tray is cleaned AND disinfected AT LEAST once a day.

    Your feline friend will have daily playtime in extensive and completely secure indoor and outdoor runs (over 50sq. metres!). The outdoor run is fully enclosed by Catmax (TM). Your feline friend will have sole access to the run areas, unless you have more than one friend from the same household - then they can share!

    oscar's also offers home feline care for feline friends in the Gungahlin area only, and feline transport services.

  • Home feline care - Maybe your feline friend would prefer to be cared for in their own home? If so, the carers at oscar's will provide the same level of care, and attention to detail, that our "in-house" visitors receive, in your own home. A minimum of one visit per day is required.

  • Feline transport - Do you require assistance in getting your feline friend to and from oscar's, or your vet? Or, perhaps transport to and / or from Canberra International Airport? Again, the carers at oscar's can help!

    Please refer to oscar's RATES below for further information.

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    CARERS

    The owners of oscar's feline retreat are the full time carers of your feline friend. Therefore, you can rest assured that your feline friend will receive a consistent level of love and attention during each visit.

    The carers at oscar's offer extensive experience, particularly with elderly and diabetic cats. Administering medications is no problem at all, and is done at no extra cost.

    EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE

    Should an emergency medical situation arise with your feline friend, oscar's has access to after-hours emergency veterinary care.

    NUTRITION

    oscar's offers Hill's Science Diet, and Royal Canin wet and dry food. However, if your feline friend has special dietary needs, please let us know at the time of booking.

    FELINE COMFORT

    And, to meet the climatic needs of your feline friends, oscar's offers air-conditioned or heated comfort.

    BOARDING REQUIREMENTS

    Please note that for the well being of all our clients, oscar's feline retreat has the following requirements prior to admission:

    Your feline friend must -

  • be fully vaccinated (minimum F3) at least two weeks prior to and no longer than twelve months before admission,
  • have been given a Flea treatment within the previous four weeks but no later than 48 hours prior to admission, and
  • have received a Worm treatment within the last three months but no later than 48 hours prior to admission.
      Your feline friend’s current vaccination certificate must be sited at check-in. If this is not possible, please have your vet’s contact details on-hand, at check-in, so we can confirm the date for you over the phone when you arrive.

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      RATES

      Generous playtime periods are included at no extra charge for all our feline guests.

      oscar's feline retreat's rates per calender day for July 2007 - December 2008 are:

    • First feline friend - $18 per day.
    • Additional friends from the same family - $16 per day.

      Seniors and Pensioner discount (Please present your card at check-in to receive your discount.)

    • First and additional friends from the same family - $16 per day.

      Please note that a ten percent (or 5% for seniors and pensioners) discount is offered for 'long term' (four weeks or more) visits.

      The above rates are for single units. You can secure a double unit (two units per feline friend) for the duration of your feline friend's stay at the following rate:

    • First and additional feline friends from the same family: $22 per day.

      No additional discounts apply for long term bookings using "double" units.

      In calculating the cost of your feline friend's stay, the day of check-in is counted as the first day.

      If, on the day of check-out, you are able to collect your feline friend during our morning opening hours (see below), the daily rate will not be charged. "Out of hours" collections will incur the charge for that day.


      • PLEASE NOTE THAT CASH PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are not available.

      oscar's feline retreat's HOME FELINE CARE rates for 2008 are:

    • First feline friend - $20 per visit.
    • Additional feline friends from the same family - $3.00 per client per visit.

      The rate includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, washing and drying dirty bowls, cleaning out kitty litter trays, administering medications and injections, checking for mail, and putting bins out and collecting them.

      Outside the peak periods of school and Christmas holidays, we can also spend some extra time with your feline friend so they feel a little more loved! Rates are as follows:

    • Playtime for 10 minutes - $10
    • Playtime for 15 minutes - $14
    • Playtime for 20 minutes - $18

      If you require this extra service, it is essential to make your home booking request as early as possible.

      CASH PAYMENT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OR AT THE TIME OF THE FIRST VISIT. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are not available.


      • oscar's feline retreat's FELINE TRANSPORT SERVICES:
      Rates are dependent on the location your feline friend needs to be transported to. Please contact us for details.

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      OPENING HOURS

      oscar's feline retreat is open for check-in and collections during the following time periods:

    • Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 8.30am and 5.30pm - 6.30pm.
    • Saturday: 8.00am - 10.00am.
    • Sunday: 5.30pm - 6.30pm.

    • Public holidays: 5.00pm - 6.30pm.

      Inspections by appointment are also most welcome!


      • CONTACT US

      Please feel free to call on ph: 6242 6467, or email us, to arrange an inspection, or make a booking!

      We can also provide a pick-up and / or drop-off service to and from your home if required. An additional fee will be charged. Please contact us for details.


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