The Cats’ Inn Adds AAFP-Aligned Protocols to Its 2026 Feline Services

AAFP Guidelines and 30-Plus Years of Experience Shape The Cats’ Inn’s 2026 Upgrades

Belmont, United States – July 9, 2026 / The Cats’ Inn /

The Cats’ Inn, a cats-only boarding, grooming, and in-home sitting facility located in Belmont, California, has announced a broad expansion of its premium cat boarding and feline wellness services for 2026. The update builds on more than 30 years of specialized feline care in San Mateo County, with formalized improvements to sanitation protocols, enrichment environments, and intake standards across all service offerings.

The facility has also received recent community recognition. In the 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 in 2026 continues to point toward a consistent finding: cats fare better in environments designed around species-specific behavioral needs rather than adapted from general pet care models. Guidelines supported by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Feline Friendly Handling Guidelines indicate that cats show measurably lower stress indicators – including reduced cortisol-linked behaviors such as hiding, aggression, and appetite suppression – when housed in low-stimulation, species-specific settings with predictable routines.

The Cats’ Inn has applied these principles operationally for decades. The 2026 service expansion formalizes 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 that no boarding environment suits 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 cat’s individual circumstances.

That underlying philosophy – that cats deserve care environments built specifically around their physical and emotional well-being – has guided the facility for more than three decades. From boarding accommodations and grooming services to in-home visits, every aspect of the operation is structured around feline needs rather than generalized pet care frameworks.

From Grooming to In-Home Sitting: A Full-Service Feline Ecosystem

Grooming: The Cats’ Inn provides professional grooming services tailored to feline coat types, temperament, and individual comfort thresholds. Because the facility operates as a cats-only space, grooming takes place without the presence of dogs – a factor that can meaningfully reduce feline stress during the process. Services are performed by staff trained in low-stress feline handling techniques calibrated to each 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 – providing cat families with the assurance that their companion is being observed by experienced staff, 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. The Cats’ Inn has grown into one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most recognized destinations for feline care, featuring a 3,400-square-foot facility with themed playrooms, luxury accommodations, and specialized grooming services.

The facility’s 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.