Cat Boarding Oakville — Cage-Free, Home-Based — bbcat
Oakville cat parents: your cat deserves a vacation too. bbcat is cage-free, cats-only boarding in a real Oakville home near Dundas & Trafalgar — run by two dedicated cat lovers who are home throughout the day, every day. No cages, no kennels, no once-a-day drop-ins. It's the cat boarding Oakville families across the GTA drive in for, and for you it's already in the neighbourhood.
Cat boarding in the GTA
Let's start with the basics
Please add your cat's name, both dates, and a valid email — check-out must be after check-in.
Most bookings approved in about 2 hours
Not a kennel. Not a cattery. A home.
- 100% cage-free, no exceptions. Your cat roams freely in sunny, human-sized rooms with cat trees, scratch posts, and fresh toys — never confined during their stay.
- Someone is actually home. Abbie and Munib both work from home full-time — your cat is never left alone. Genuine attention, not a 10-minute check-in.
- A routine cats can count on. Scheduled meals at 9 AM, 3 PM, and 9 PM. Daily brushing, eye cleaning, individual play, and catnip — without fail.
- Photos and videos, every single day. You'll see your cat thriving — not wonder about it. Our reviewers mention this constantly.
- Trusted by 400+ cats and their families, with a perfect 5-star rating on Google. Read our boarding philosophy →
Searching for a cat sitter in Oakville? Read this first.
Most Oakville cat parents weighing their options are choosing between three things: a drop-in cat sitter, a cat hotel or cattery, and a home like ours. Here's the honest comparison — including where we're not the right fit.
A Rover sitter (drop-in cat sitting)
- Your cat stays in their own territory — great for cats who truly can't travel.
- But company is usually one or two visits a day; the other ~23 hours your cat is alone.
- Care quality depends entirely on the individual sitter you happen to book.
A cat hotel, cattery or kennel
- Professional facility with staff on a schedule.
- But most keep cats in cages, condos, or small units for much of the day.
- Facility sounds, smells, and turnover can be stressful for many cats.
bbcat — a boarding home
- One consistent home, with the same two people present morning to night, every day.
- Cage-free rooms, a fixed routine, and daily photo & video proof.
- Vaccination-verified, cats-only guests — never dogs, never walk-ins.
Deciding between cat sitting and boarding for your situation? Our take: kittens, seniors, cats on medication, and social cats do best with people around all day. Here's exactly what a stay looks like →
What Oakville guests' families say
“Abbie is truly amazing! We always leave our cat with her and have complete peace of mind. She is very accommodating, provides regular updates, and truly cares for the cats she looks after. Our baby always comes back happy.”
“Abbie and Munib were very kind and took wonderful care of my kitty. It is so nice to be able to take him somewhere that is cage free. I highly recommend BBCat.”
How to book your cat's stay
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Request your dates
Choose check-in and check-out dates and any add-ons online. No payment yet — you'll see an estimated total right away. -
Share your cat's details
You'll receive a secure link to complete an intake form and upload proof of vaccination (Rabies + FVRCP). -
Get approved & pay on drop-off
Most requests are approved within ~2 hours. We send your final price with HST, check-in instructions, and our full address. Payment is collected on drop-off day.
See the full booking process →
Our services at a glance
Full pricing at Services & Rates → · Common questions at FAQs →
Meet Abbie & Munib
Abbie — the cat whisperer 🐱 A Doctor of Philosophy from Western University who has been hosting cats since 2015. Hardly a cat has stayed that didn't fall in love with her. Speaks English and Mandarin.
Munib — chief playtime coordinator 🎾 A Strategy Consultant whose love for cats began 17 years ago. Ensures every guest gets enough playtime, food, water, and space during their stay. Speaks English, Urdu, and Hindi.
Oakville cat parents ask us
Where in Oakville are you? A quiet home near Dundas & Trafalgar. The full address comes with your booking approval and check-in instructions.
I was actually looking for a cat sitter in Oakville — is cat boarding better? For cats who genuinely can't leave home, a good sitter is the right call. For everyone else, the difference is hours: cat sitting means brief daily visits; here, people are present morning to night. The comparison above is the honest version.
Do you take cats on medication? Yes — medical-needs boarding is one of the most common reasons families choose us. Oral medications and inhalers are administered on schedule, and cats who need extra quiet can book the Private Room.
How many other cats will my cat share space with? It depends on the room and the season, so when we approve your booking we'll tell you exactly what your cat's own space and company will look like. Guests are kept in small, temperament-matched company — never crowded — and solo-preferring cats can book a Private Room all to themselves.
Can my cat be groomed during their stay? Daily brushing and eye cleaning are included for every guest. For a full pamper — our Spa Experience — add it during booking and skip the separate cat-grooming errand.
What about a stay of a month or longer? Long stays are welcome and common. Stays of two weeks or more earn an automatic extended-stay discount, with a deeper one at the month mark — details on Services & Rates.
Not in Oakville? We host cats from across the GTA — see our pages for Toronto and Mississauga families, or let the Cat Chauffeur bring your cat to us from anywhere.
- No deposit — you only pay at drop-off, and cancelling before your stay begins costs you nothing.
- Every guest is vaccination-verified (Rabies + FVRCP) before arrival, with an emergency-vet protocol on every booking.
- Photos and videos of your cat, every single day of the stay.
- Unlike a Rover sitter's drop-in visits or a cattery's cages, your cat gets a real home with people present all day.
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