
Bend Kitty Lodge was started as a small operation in the summer of 1990. The current owners, Ron and Beckie, took it over in 1997. Since then, they have expanded the business to offer several boarding options.
Bend Kitty Lodge is a cat's only boarding facility located on five tranquil acres of land with horses, llamas and goats filling the surrounding pastures.
Bend Kitty Lodge is Central Oregon's premier boarding option for cats. This is not a shelter or breeding kennel. It is a loving place for your cat to stay and get personalized attention and care when you travel without them.
We offer several boarding options which vary in price and we also offer a senior discount to all those over 60 years of age. The lodge is always open to tours with no need to call in advance.
For cats who regularly go outside, Bend Kitty Lodge offers a unique indoor/ outdoor option. This consists of a large common room with a secured outdoor exercise area. "Bunkmates" have full time access to a warm, heated indoor room or a large outdoor area.
Beds, baskets, boxes, afghans, kitty condos, shelves and cat trees are available for your furry friend's comfort.
Our deluxe floor to ceiling walk-in suites are up to eight feet long and four feet wide. Each has a window seat, complete with cozy afghan, where your cat can relax and enjoy beautiful mountain views.
A two story kitty condo and scratching post are there for extra comfort. Heating pads are available upon request.
We come highly recommended by many Central Oregon veterinarians. Bend Kitty
Lodge administers most medications at no charge. We accommodate cats with a wide range of varying health issues such as diabetes, kidney failure or thyroid issues, and we monitor each animal closely for any changes.
At times we also provide chart notes on specific health issues to our customers as well as their veterinarians.
A number of publications on cat health and behavior topics are available for our customers at the lodge.
Private lodging options are available for cat's who are not so fond of company. Our standard size private accommodations consist of a six foot wide by four foot high room. The unit has two sides that are both lined with shelves.
Comfort items such as a blanket and a kitty condo fill one side of the room, while a litter box can be found on the other.
A small opening separates the unit so your cat can easily access either side.
Bend Kitty Lodge has a trained and knowledgeable staff that has been with the company for years. Each staff member is dedicated to providing a clean,
safe environment with plenty of love and attention.
The lodge uses "green" cleaning products that are safe for animals as well as humans. We use no harsh chemicals on any of our surfaces yet the products from Melaluca are strong enough to provide 99% protection from germs that could be transmitted through surface as well as air.
Harp music has been shown to reduce stress in cats and harp music is playing 24 hours a day at Bend Kitty Lodge.
We also use Feliway diffusers to
help cats acclimate to a changed environment.
All kitties come into the lodge by reservation only. They must be spayed or neutered and completely vaccinated, with current proof.
Bend Kitty Lodge is a long standing member of ABKA - American Boarding Kennel Association, which is now Pet Care Services Association. We strictly follow their guidelines with regard to compassionate care, cleaning procedures, health requirements, ventilation procedures and ethics codes.
Our customers appreciate that we treat each cat individually. Every cat that enters the lodge has their own specific meal ticket which details the customers requests and the cats feeding requirements. Customers are encouraged to bring whatever comfort items they think their cat would like to have in each cat's unit.