Covid-19 Update

We are still here and still working. 

We are happy to be still receiving cats during this difficult time.

However, we do request that clients not enter the property and we only admit the cat(s) at the main gate, for the time being.

Activity frame

Each of the lodges has a new activity frame, or as Jubas here demonstrates lack of activity. The cats enjoy the reassurance "the cube" offers and the many levels, as well as being able to scratch on the many poles.

Patio pen

What a space! The photo doesn't do it justice, it needs to be seen.
A lodge might hold 3 cats but when a client has 4 what to do? 
Not a problem now, the patio pen is also available for larger or smaller cat families too.

Settling in

Firstly our apologies for not keeping up to date with our blog. This is something that we have allowed to slip but hopefully going forward you will see more posts from us.

Our busy summer season is in progress, our first at our new location, and it is going well, occupancy is very good and new clients are finding us, which is always good to know.

Our new garden is establishing itself well too...

We have moved!

We have moved the lodges to a new location in Fernando Pó.

Our new address is:

Castanheiro Cat Lodges
Rua José Francisco Bento Lote 8 CCI 2427

Fernando Pó
2965-545 Águas do Moura

Portugal

Cool Cats

With high temperatures at the weekend (39ºC in the shade) and predictions of persistent high temperatures we purchased some fans to assist the water cooled roofs and shading in maintaining comfortable temperatures for the cats.

"Activity Frame"

Each Lodge comes equipped with an activity frame, however they are often used for other activities. Once finished with they are hoovered, steam cleaned and exposed to UV light for some time. They are also treated periodically with a veterinary grade product to protect against fleas and mites.

Busy sleeping

Resting up high

Rubbing

Watching

Hiding

Post cleaning, drying in the sun.

Transport Service

Our "new" old transport. Need to remove the old company logos. This will assist us with our collection and delivery service and our additional pet grooming service.

Improvements have been made to the summer shading for 2015 and the roof cooling system too.

2015

The shading in 2014 (below) was too heavy and subject to problems with the wind.

Grooming

Pippa our first cat "model". Practice for another service we can offer in the future. Before (top) and after (bellow). Use of electric clippers were not required, groomed totally by hand. If you have a cat in need of grooming then why not give us a call to discuss your needs. More "models" required.

Half way through, we stopped for a rest. Notice the "extra" cat that was removed.

Warm Weather Protection

Been busy upgrading this years warm weather protection for the lodges. New wood pergolas with green screening. New soaker hose along each roof peak to keep the lodges cool in the high summer temperatures. Finally a new "reception" pergola, so we too can be as cool as the cats :)

Contacts

Temporarily there is no land-line number!

Contact us on 965599312(eng) / 938352244(pt)

Temporariamente não haverá nenhum número de telefone fixo!

Contacte-nos em 938352244 (pt) / 965599312 (eng)

Cats, cats, cats

Making the most out of the heat lamp.

Looking at you....

Lua arrived with an eye problem requiring medication during her stay. 

I'm just going to chill right here, thank you. 

Lua's eye improved rapidly during her stay. 

"The Cube" as we call it is very popular with our guests. 

Other cats prefer the top tier of the activity frame. 

I was just going to try out my bed, you can leave now... 

Full for Easter

We are fully booked for Easter weekend. (Note: not with these cats, we never share pictures of clients cats whilst they are away on vacation for security)

Catching the morning sun....

Bird watching.

Bengal kitten.

Waiting for the sun to move..

Lindo...

The Americans are here!

A pair of American short hair cats that have relocated to Portugal.

These American short hairs are a little larger than their European cousins.

Black cats. Hope they bring us luck!

American short hair cat.

YouTube Channel

Castanheiro Cat Lodges also has a YouTube Channel, where we share videos of cats that stay at the lodges with their owners. Videos are made available for public viewing after the owner has returned home.

Check out our cat videos at:

Castanheiro Cat Lodges - YouTube Channel

Bengal kitten

Our first Bengal visitor, a kitten too, enjoying some play time.

Catisfactions!

Our cats love these "Catisfactions" at bed time. This cat in the lodges loved them too. What do you give your cat for treats?

3 Cats...

our lodges are large enough to comfortably accommodate 3 cats. We only permit cats from the same family to share a lodge.