How 30 Years of Cats-Only Care Earned The Cats' Inn a Best Boarding Award
Belmont, United States - July 9, 2026 / The Cats’ Inn /
The Cats' Inn, a cats-only boarding, grooming, and in-home sitting facility serving the San Francisco Bay Area, has announced a broad expansion of its premium cat boarding and feline wellness services for 2026. The Belmont, California-based operation, which has served cat families across San Mateo County for more than 30 years, is implementing updated safety protocols, refined enrichment environments, and strengthened wellness standards across all service offerings.
The facility's commitment to specialized feline care has drawn community recognition. In the recent Best of San Mateo Area awards, The Cats' Inn was named Best Place to Board Pets (Winner) and recognized among the area's Best Cat Sitters, reflecting its standing as one of the region's most trusted providers of cat boarding and in-home feline care.
KEY FACTS
- 3,400 square feet of exclusively cat-dedicated space, including 8 individually themed playrooms
- 30+ years of cats-only operations - no dogs, ever
- Enhanced sanitation protocols aligned with AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners) low-stress handling guidelines
- Vaccine requirements updated to include FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia) for all boarding guests
- Services span facility boarding, professional grooming, and in-home sitting visits throughout the Belmont and San Mateo area
- Located at 880 Old County Rd, Belmont, CA 94002 - serving the broader San Francisco Bay Area
- Recognized in the recent Best of San Mateo Area awards as Best Place to Board Pets (Winner) and among the area's Best Cat Sitters
Feline Wellness, Thoughtfully Reimagined
Feline wellness research and premium cat boarding trends in 2026 point to a consistent finding: cats fare better in environments designed around feline behavior rather than adapted from general pet care models. Research supported by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Feline Friendly Handling Guidelines confirms that cats exhibit measurably lower stress indicators - including reduced cortisol-linked behaviors such as hiding, aggression, and appetite suppression - when housed in species-specific, low-stimulation settings with predictable daily routines.
The Cats' Inn has applied these principles operationally for decades. The 2026 service expansion formalizes and deepens that commitment through updated sanitation procedures, reinforced vaccine intake protocols including FVRCP verification, and refined room-assignment practices that account for individual feline personality, age, and behavioral history. For cats requiring medication, the team is experienced in administering all medications exactly as directed - a consistent standard for multi-cat households and senior feline guests with complex care needs.
The facility also acknowledges openly that no boarding environment, however carefully designed, is the right fit for every cat. Cats with severe separation anxiety or acute medical conditions may be better served by veterinary-supervised care or dedicated in-home arrangements. The Cats' Inn works directly with cat families to identify the most appropriate service option based on each animal's individual circumstances.
That approach reflects a philosophy that has guided the operation for more than three decades: cats deserve care environments built specifically around their physical and emotional well-being, not repurposed from generalized pet care frameworks.
From Grooming to In-Home Sitting: A Full-Service Feline Ecosystem
Grooming: The Cats' Inn offers professional grooming services tailored to feline coat types, temperament, and individual comfort thresholds. Because the facility operates as a cats-only space, guests are not exposed to the presence of dogs at any point during their visit. Services are performed by staff trained in low-stress feline handling techniques, with each session calibrated to the individual cat's tolerance.
In-Home Sitting: For cats most comfortable in their own territory, The Cats' Inn provides in-home visit services throughout the San Mateo Bay Area. Each visit includes feeding, fresh water, litter maintenance, enrichment interaction, and a wellness check - ensuring that cat families have confidence their companion is being observed by experienced caregivers, not simply tended to.
Executive Perspective
"What we've built here isn't just a place for cats to stay, it's a fabulous feline paradise where finicky felines can genuinely feel at home. Cats communicate their stress in subtle ways: a change in appetite, a preference for hiding, a shift in social behavior. Our team is trained to notice those signals and respond. That's not something you can achieve in a generalized pet boarding environment. After 30+ years, this level of attentiveness is simply how we operate. Being recognized as the Best Place to Board Pets and among the area's Best Cat Sitters is incredibly meaningful because it reflects the trust our clients place in us every day." - Maggy Sabet, Owner and Operator, The Cats' Inn
"The 2026 updates aren't a reinvention - they're a refinement. We've formalized protocols our team has practiced intuitively for years, including clearer vaccine intake standards and more structured enrichment rotations. Cat owners in Belmont and San Mateo deserve to know exactly what care their companion is receiving. Specificity builds trust, and trust is everything in this work." - Maggy Sabet, Owner and Operator, The Cats' Inn
About The Cats' Inn
The owner and operator of The Cats' Inn has dedicated more than 30 years to providing cats-only boarding, grooming, daycare, and sitting services in Belmont, California. Under her leadership, The Cats' Inn has grown into one of the San Francisco Bay Area's most trusted destinations for feline care, featuring a 3,400-square-foot facility with themed playrooms, luxury accommodations, and specialized grooming services.
Her approach centers on personalized, low-stress care tailored to each cat's individual personality and needs. The Cats' Inn has been recognized in the Best of San Mateo Area awards as Best Place to Board Pets (Winner), Best Cat Sitters (Winner), and Runner-Up for Best Place to Groom Animals.
Media Contact
The Cats' Inn
880 Old County Rd, Belmont, CA 94002
Phone: +1 (650) 508-9878
Email: Info@thecatsinn.com
Website: thecatsinn.net
Contact Information:
The Cats’ Inn
880 Old County Rd
Belmont, CA 94002
United States
Katy Fletcher
+1-650-508-9878
https://thecatsinn.net
