Owner Operators

Hello from the Willis family! We are thrilled to introduce ourselves as the new owners of Purr-fect Retreat Cat Motel, which we took over in September 2025. Our family includes myself, Marta, my husband Royce, and our two daughters. We've called the beautiful city of Nelson home for nearly a decade, and we're excited to share our passion for animals with you and your feline friends.

Little more about us:

Marta: I am a holistic therapist at LunaBloom with 25 years of experience, and I bring a nurturing spirit and a deep understanding of well-being to our cattery. My goal is to ensure that every cat in our care feels as comfortable and loved as they would at home.

Royce: He is a vestibular physiotherapist running The Dizziness Clinic. His gentle and calm demeanor makes him a natural when it comes to caring for our furry guests, ensuring they are relaxed and content during their stay.

Our daughters are as passionate about animals as we are. They love being involved in the cattery, especially giving plenty of cuddles to our little guests. Their enthusiasm and affection bring an extra layer of warmth to our cattery.

Our Mission

We are eager to welcome you and your feline companions to our cattery and ensure a delightful experience for everyone. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a visit. We look forward to meeting you and your beloved pets!

Medication

Where appropriate must be clearly labelled with cats name and veterinarian instructions. Surcharge for administering of medication is base on case by case. There is no charge for adding Meloxicam/Metacam, Redipred etc or crushed tablets to food. Remember a cat will act differently in the cattery than at home when being encouraged to take medication. $3 per day surcharge for giving medication orally directly to the cat and/or thyroid cream to ears.

Our History

In 2012 the business formally known as Aldencroft Cat Motel, which had traded for the last 45-50 years, was rebranded.

At the beginning of 2016 the previous facilities were demolished and were completely rebuilt opening on the 1st July 2016. The cattery facilities were designed to the former New Zealand Boarding Kennel and Cattery Association Standards to provide a spacious, safe and secure environment for your pet.

Purr-fect Retreat Cat Motel was AsureQuality approved in 2017 and was proud to be featured on the AsureQuality website as one of their Profiled Pet Boarding Premises. In October 2018 AsureQuality discontinued their Pet Boarding programme and accreditation, however we still endeavor to meet these high standards of care.