Our beautiful purpose built cat hotel is situated at our family home and horse stable yard. It’s a very special place, purpose built with loving care and attention. Everyone who visits here comments on the feel of the place, its warmth and friendly atmosphere. Animals just settle here. All the animals that live here are happy and kind souls.
The Cats Other Mother aka Helen
I was born in the 70s to a cat adoring family and have never known life without them. I am an animal person and adore each and every one of them. Animals are a way of life to me and I feel incredibly lucky that I get to live and work surrounded by them.
Our lifestyle has enabled me to rescue a number of animals including 9 cats, 4 pigmy goats, a horse and numerous feathered friends. I have a natural affinity with all animals and this helps me quickly gain their trust and friendship. I take my other mother role very seriously and in 2019 I attained a level 3 qualification in ‘feline care, behaviour and welfare’. Using this knowledge we were able to design our purpose built facility.
I look forward to welcoming your cat to our very special hotel, where I am sure they will enjoy their stay.
Jan – Helens Mother (so that must make her the Purry Grandmother)
Hi, my name is Jan. I’m Helens mum and live next door to Helen and Chris (Helens partner) at the stables. I’ve been a cat lover since being a child (A very long time ago). I am now a cat Mum to 4 rescue cats that has been abandoned in a cardboard box ...obviously I had to keep them all. They have become a beautiful family and all have very different characters. As well as dishing out cuddles in the cattery and making a mean cappuccino for our visiting cat parents, I volunteer at the local RSPCA charity shop which I absolutely love.
Chris – Helens Partner
Chris grew up on a family farm business surrounded by lots of different animals. He was responsible for all aspects of the business which gives him lots of various skills. Chris is a great dad to all our animals, caring for all their needs including the naughty, unappreciative, shed wrecking goats!
Now Chris is full time team member of ‘The Cats Other Mother’ he uses his skills to do the invoicing, site maintenance, deep cleaning between guests (too many things to mention) which leaves Helen and Jan more time to spend with guests.
