Jessica (and her beloved cat, Hershey) opened Furbaby Retreat with dreams in mind: ditch the cages and treat felines as royalty, to name a few.

Fast-forward to 2025, and the duo nailed what they were chasing. The hotel now offers custom-made suites, enrichment programs (e.g. daily cuddles and grooming), vet-approved menus, and more “pampering” perks.

Personally, I love the timely updates. Every time my cat stays here, the staff sends me pics and videos through SMS, email, and social media platforms, helping me stay sane.

Obviously, Furbaby Retreat’s weak point is that it’s feline-focused only (like these purrfect catteries). The woofers need to find somewhere else to crash.

Transport isn’t included either; owners have to drop off and pick up their cats.

Other than that, no complaints on my end, even on the pricing. The premium rates are understandable, and they sweeten it with discounts for pensioners and folks working in the vet industry (if you’re looking for one, some of Perth’s best vets are featured here).

The Absolute Best

Look no further for the ultimate in cat care. Furbabies retreat is the absolute best . You will have total peace of mind that your loved Furry Friends are getting the best care and attention. We have left our 3 boys with Jess and her team several times now and cannot fault them. Absolutely love getting the personal daily updates and knowing that the care is individual to each cat. Furbabies is a pleasure to walk into with purpose built accommodation and cat recreation areas. All in all a cats dream ! We are so happy to have discovered Jess and her team at Furbabies 😻😻

Louise D’Arcy-Evans, Google Review

Amazing Experience

The team at Furbaby Retreat took such incredible care of our girl while we were on holiday. I was a very nervous cat mum because it was her first time in a cattery, but she had such a great time and we got daily updates on what she was up to. The team so clearly care about their work, and give so much love to the kitties they care for. Amazing experience, our cat will definitely book in for another holiday soon!

Zoe Lowe, Google Review

Ontilt feels and looks more like a luxe hotel than a kennel. For starters, their suites are all conditioned, plus not every dog boarding facility offers a dog bath with a 24-karat gold inlay!

The outdoors are no exception. Pups get to zoom across a lawn of Buffalo grass, with a Versache-themed pool always primed for cooling down.

On top of that, you can cross out drop-offs/pick-ups from your to-do list (if you’re loaded). Ontilt offers premium chauffeur services, so your furry pal can cruise in a Ferrari, McLaren, and other flashy rides.

Downside is, you’ll be covering nearly 35 km or 45 mins to get here from the Perth CBD.

Prices are also steeper than most, as you’d expect.

You’re not wasting dollars, though. Past the ritzy bits, Ontilt has daily structured play to improve fitness and socialisation skills, regular updates, flexible scheduling, and fresher surroundings.

Thank you so much for looking after our babies!

Hi Kevin, Nicky and Team.

Thank you so much for looking after our babies! Bonnie and Olive can be quite opinionated and I was so impressed to see how quickly they became comfortable with you. We were anxious to leave them as they don’t have a good history (they weren’t well looked after, anxious and quite underweight when we adopted them a few months ago) and this was the longest we’ve been away from them but the photo updates were so good at easing my anxiety. You and your team obviously love dogs and treat each as your own- thank you so much!

Britt Langton, Google Review

We’re So Happy

Massive thanks to Kevin & the team at Ontilt Pet Resort and K9 Refuge for taking the best care of our Chucky. We’re so happy to have him home. Can’t recommend Kevin and co., enough! Chucky will defo be back for daycare, to reconnect with his furpals 💙 6 stars all the way! All pics creds to OT Pet Resort and K9 Refuge! x

Liezel M, Google Review

Often touted as Australia’s biggest pet care company, Hanrob is a safe call. Their 45-plus years of experience only solidify that.

My favourite thing about the hotel is the countryside location. Pooches enjoy off-leash strolls in the bush and paddocks, which is why most of them head home knackered, mine included.

Better yet, creature comforts are still checked. The purpose-built accommodations have plush beddings and air-conditioners, as well as round-the-clock monitoring.

Climate-controlled rides are ready to go as well. Wanerroo is nearly 40 minutes away from the Perth city centre, so that’s good news.

The communication end, however, has dropped the ball a few times. Some of our interviewees grumbled over confusing and not-so-cordial responses.

On a positive note, Hanrob goes beyond lodgings. You can sort out your pet’s training here, especially if they have barking, aggression, chewing, or lead-pulling tendencies.

Efficient Booking Service

The staff here are so kind and genuinely care for the animals that stay. I can’t thank them enough for their care for my dog, efficient booking service and exceptional customer service. By far the best place I’ve ever left a pet to stay. Thank you.

Jaime, Google Review

Wish We Came Earlier

We’ve learnt loads, our dog enjoys the training and we’re already seeing progress after a couple of sessions. Just wish we came earlier.

Rod Lewis, Google Review

If your pack includes woofers, meowers, and squawkers, Paws Claws and Beaks is probably your best bet.

Dogs get to kick back in breezy kennels with mist machines, while cats crash in well-ventilated, naturally lit rooms that can accommodate two felines at once.

For the birdie squad, you can bring your own cage or rent one from the retreat, with outdoor aviaries also offered. Dietary requirements, fruits, seeds, and even medication are covered.

The problem is, their facilities aren’t as flashy as the rest. Some fur parents we talked to weren’t too chuffed with the older kennels.

Updates also need some tune-up. Replies to messages aren’t always immediate.

The silver lining? Paws Claws and Beaks won’t bleed your wallet dry. Out of our picks, their usual rates are the lowest.

Perth Airport is also just 10 minutes away from it. That’s handy for travellers needing drop-offs before flights.

Looked After Well

We left our Princess Parrot, ‘Jacka’, for four days at Paws, Claws and Beaks Retreat, while we went to Margaret River. He was looked after well.

Amazing, friendly staff.

Very much appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Kind Regards

Liz and Rene

cosmos 46, Google Review

Outstanding

Amazing staff , over and above every time we book our Bluey and angry little Chihuahua in they really look after them well , we have been using them for 15 years , thank you again team for looking after our babies…

PS Home cooked spaghetti boll for our Chihuahua because she is such a fussy eater!! Outstanding!

Ric Kane, Google Review

Julies has been pampering cats and dogs since 1988 and is still keeping up with newer names, especially in terms of facilities.

For one, dog kennels and wings here are personalised. Timid or small pups don’t get stuck with their opposites.

The same goes for cats. If yours isn’t fond of sharing or strangers, individual and family enclosures can be booked (shared ones are available too).

Both also get plenty of space for outdoor fun. Pooches can zoom through 15-metre-long pavilions (which are more hygienic than grass), while purrballs chill in their own enclosed zone.

Unfortunately, booking isn’t always smooth. The website has acted up before, and email replies can take their sweet time.

No transport at the moment either, so yep, you’ll need to pop over in person. 

At least Julies’ pricing makes sense for Perth, and daily rates already include general care, food/treats, playtime, and meds (if needed).

Lovely

Our girls love the place. The staff are lovely and always give us feedback on how the visit went.

We will use them again. Thanks to all for caring as much for our dogs as we do.

Geraldine Burgess, Google Review

Wonderful, Friendly, and Helpful

No problems at all from commencement of the booking through to collection of my hound. Staff were all wonderful, friendly and helpful and looked after my boy well. He returned calm and relaxed (after the initial excitement of being collected!) I will gladly use Julie’s Kennels again.

Julia Hall-Jones, Google Review