Home Boarding for Small Pets
Sammy's Nest For Pets
We board cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and birds in our home with cage-free spaces, personal care, and daily routines just like family.
Pricing Guide
Social Cat Home Boarding
Accommodation
- Catio Access: Use of large, custom-built wire-mesh enclosures attached to the house for fresh air safety.
- Dog-Free Zone: A strict no-dog policy ensures a low-stress environment for felines.
- Indoor Living: Access to tiled living areas with multi-level cat trees, wall shelves, and hiding cubbies.
- Safety: Windows and doors are reinforced with mesh to prevent escapes.
Daily Care & Routine
- Socialization: Supervised mingling with other vaccinated guests; suitable for friendly cats only.
- Personal Attention: High-touch care with constant interaction and verbal engagement.
- Updates: Regular photo and video updates shared via messaging apps.
Essentials
- Feeding: Scheduled meals served in stainless steel bowls.
- Hygiene: Daily litter box scooping and cleaning.
- Note: Owners must provide specific cat food to prevent digestive issues.
Rabbit & Guinea Pig Boarding
Habitat
- Housing: Provision of individual wire cages or designated play-pen areas.
- Hygiene: Daily changing of bedding and lining to manage odor and cleanliness.
Diet
- Fresh Meals: Daily serving of pet-safe vegetables like carrots and leafy greens, plus seasonal fruits.
- Dry Feed: Administration of pellets and basic hay (Timothy hay to be provided by owner).
- Water: Unlimited access via bottles or heavy bowls.
Activity
- Floor Time: Supervised roaming sessions on rugs or tiled floors to ensure adequate exercise.
- Monitoring: Experienced observation of gut health and daily activity levels.
Bird Boarding (Aviary & Cage)
Housing
- Communal Aviary: Large indoor flight cage available for smaller, sociable birds like Budgies.
- Individual Space: Dedicated area for larger birds or those requiring isolation (large cages usually provided by owner).
- Safety: Double-door protection protocols to prevent fly-aways.
Nutrition & Care
- Diet: Daily chopping and serving of bird-safe fruits like watermelon alongside seed mixes.
- Cleanliness: Daily cleaning of cage trays and replacement of liners.
Engagement
- Interaction: Talking and engagement for intelligent breeds to prevent boredom.
Hamster & Pocket Pet Stay
Setup
- Placement: Owner-provided cage placed in a quiet, temperature-stable area away from direct sunlight.
- Separation: Kept entirely separate from the cat boarding area to ensure safety.
Maintenance
- Daily Care: Replenishment of food bowls and water bottle checks.
- Hygiene: Daily spot cleaning to remove soiled bedding.
- Monitoring: Overnight presence ensures supervision during active nocturnal hours.
About Home Boarding for Small Pets
Why I Do What I Do
Taking care of your small pets is not just a job for me. I treat every kunju (little one) who walks in like my own. My home is their home - they get cuddles, playtime and all that extra attention. Even their quirks and fussiness, I know how to handle, whether it’s a shy cat or a talkative budgie.
Who Finds a Place Here
- Cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and all types of birds
- Sorry, I can’t take dogs, my setup isn’t right for them
How I Make Them Feel at Home
- Cat-friendly boarding home: Spacious, tiled indoor area that’s fully cat-proofed, with cat trees, swings, and safe hideouts. No tiny cages here.
- Bird boarding with personal care: Small birds get their own aviary to fly around, bigger birds get time out of their cages under my watchful eye.
- Safe rabbit boarding & more: Rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters have their own clean cages, fresh bedding, and daily veggie treats. Sometimes, we even throw a party if it’s their birthday!
My Care Promise
- I talk to every pet by name, remember their habits, and cheerfully call out ‘va va’ (come come) when they arrive
- Food and water in individual stainless steel bowls, spotlessly cleaned
- If someone’s not eating, I’ll gently ask, “Food kazhikkande?” (Don’t you want to eat?) - just like with my own kids
Your pet isn’t just boarded here, they’re treated like family until you’re back.
Meet your Expert
Sammy's Nest
My Story
Eight years and still feels new, honestly. My world is full of cats, birds, rabbits—each one is family to me. Mornings start with feeding, nights end with a 'Laila, va... namukku urangande?' (Laila, come... don’t we have to sleep?). Ari’s drama, my gundumma’s antics, all their faces—this is home. It’s not just work. It’s a house of unconditional love, and I’m grateful every single day.
My Work
Boarding for small pets - I welcome cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and birds—no dogs, sorry.
Non-cage pet care - No cages here. Pets get cozy cabins and lots of space to play and explore.
Family treatment - Every pet is my kuttima (little one). I talk, cuddle, and call them by name.