About Cats Luv Us Boarding Hotel & Grooming

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Welcome to Cats Luv Us Boarding Hotel & Grooming

Cats Luv Us Boarding Hotel & Grooming is Laguna Niguel’s beloved luxury cat hotel where every whisker is welcomed, every purr is noticed, and every guest is treated like royalty.

For more than 30 years, we have been recognized as the best cat boarding option in Orange County. Since 1994, we have cared for tens of thousands of cats — from families looking for cat boarding near Mission Viejo to travelers flying out of John Wayne Airport (SNA) who need a trusted feline-only sanctuary. We are not a general pet facility. We are a dedicated, cage-free cat boarding sanctuary built on one core belief: cats thrive when they feel safe, stimulated, and loved.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The only place I trust with my 18-year-old Siamese. The staff knows him by name and he actually seems happy when we drop him off.” — Yelp Reviewer, Laguna Niguel

Our Yelp page is filled with long-time clients who board senior, anxious, and medically complex cats with us year after year, reinforcing what local cat owners say about our care.

A Day in the Life: Told by Our Distinguished Guests

Our Story

Since 1994, Cats Luv Us has grown from a local hidden gem into one of the most recognized and trusted names in feline care across Orange County. What started as a commitment to providing cats with a calmer, safer experience has evolved into a complete philosophy that shapes our facility, our protocols, and every interaction between our caregivers and your cat.

We did not reach our standards by following a manual. We reached them by watching and listening to cats. Over three decades and tens of thousands of guests, those observations became a deep knowledge base that new facilities, franchises, and general pet hotels simply do not have.

Several of our caregivers have been with us for more than 20 years. They are not generalists who rotate between species. They are feline specialists who have spent their careers learning the behavioral, physiological, and emotional landscape of the domestic cat. When you leave your cat with us, you are not trusting a stranger. You are trusting someone who has cared for more cats than many veterinarians will see in a lifetime.

What Makes Us a True Luxury Cat Hotel in Laguna Niguel

We built our facility at 27601 Forbes Rd #25 in Laguna Niguel with feline instincts in mind. Our location is convenient to Laguna Hills and the rest of South Orange County, and from the beginning we designed the space to be fundamentally different from a traditional kennel.

Independent platforms such as Yelp and PetHotels list Cats Luv Us as a top cat-only hotel in Laguna Niguel, with strong ratings and detailed reviews from local cat owners who know our facility firsthand.

Special Features at Our Luxury Cat Hotel

• Luxury playrooms that encourage natural exploration and help reduce stress
• Live bird aviaries that provide high-value visual enrichment without creating fear
• Expert medical support tailored to anxious cats, seniors, and complex medical cases
• Professional cat grooming in Laguna Niguel, including Shed-Less treatments, Persian grooming, nail trims, and mat removal for senior cats
• Custom dining plans that respect each cat’s diet instead of a one-size-fits-all feeding schedule
• Stress-conscious transport with airport pickup and drop-off to John Wayne Airport (SNA) and LAX
• Feliway® pheromone diffusers throughout the facility to help reduce separation anxiety

For current pricing, call us at (949) 582-1732.

What 30 Years in Feline Care Has Taught Us

Lessons Only Experience Can Teach

We know that a cat’s behavior on day one does not predict how they will feel by day three. On arrival, many cats — especially those boarding for the first time — are hyper-alert, may not eat well, and may appear guarded. Our caregivers respect that state, maintain a stable routine, document a baseline, and return the next day prepared to meet a slightly different cat.

By day three, most guests begin to relax. Appetite returns, litter habits normalize, and curiosity replaces tension. We have watched this progression thousands of times, so we recognize the small signs that things are on track — and the signs that something needs attention.

We keep bonded pairs together whenever possible. We log appetite, litter box use, and social engagement every day. Senior cats travel with their blankets from home because familiar scent often calms them in ways that pheromones alone cannot. When anything looks off, we act quickly.

Mr. Biscuit

Mr. Biscuit, a 16-year-old hyperthyroid tabby, is one of our most memorable guests. Two other facilities turned him away because of his age and medical complexity. He arrived with three medications, prescription food, and a small fleece blanket that smelled like home.

We walked his owner through our medication protocols, daily logging, and twice-daily wellness checks. We explained exactly when and how we would contact our on-call veterinarian.

By the third day, Mr. Biscuit had claimed the sun perch nearest the bird aviary as his personal throne and was eating better than he had at home. When his owner called from overseas, she received a detailed report and cried with relief instead of worry.

Mr. Biscuit returned three more times before passing at home at 18 years old. We still think of him whenever a new senior cat checks in.

Behind the Scenes: Hospital-Grade Discipline

We operate with the structured discipline that the AAFP recommends for professional feline environments. Every medication is logged with the exact time, dosage, and caregiver’s name. Every wellness check generates written observations.

Our medical-boarding protocols for senior cats and guests with chronic conditions are thorough and uncompromising. We maintain dedicated refrigeration for insulin and strict daily logs for glucose-dependent guests. For owners seeking diabetic cat boarding in Orange County, “Is my cat safe?” must be answered with a clear and confident yes.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was terrified to board my diabetic cat. They tracked his glucose, kept his insulin refrigerated, and sent me updates. Absolute professionals.” — Yelp Reviewer, Mission Viejo

A Common Myth We Hear

Many people believe their cat is perfectly fine alone and does not need enrichment.

Research from organizations like the ASPCA and the AAFP shows that cats are cognitively complex, social animals. Feline separation anxiety is real, and chronic stress can weaken the immune system and trigger illness. Enrichment is not an optional perk; it is a vital part of feline health.

This is why our model is cage-free and feline-only. Cats confined to isolated cages in unfamiliar environments often experience far more stress than those in an open, enriched, cat-only setting. Traditional kennels were designed around dogs. Our facility was designed around cats.

Local Nuance: Serving South Orange County

Southern California summers are hot, and travel season shapes demand for boarding. June through August is our busiest time due to travelers departing from John Wayne Airport (SNA) and LAX. For summer stays and holidays, we recommend booking three to four weeks in advance.

Families in Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, San Clemente, Laguna Hills, and Lake Forest have trusted us for generations. We are the go-to luxury cat hotel for South Orange County, located near The Shops at Mission Viejo and easily accessible from the I‑5 corridor.

Third-party platforms like Yelp and PetHotels reflect that trust in the form of strong, long-running review profiles from cat owners across the region.

Why Orange County Cat Owners Choose Our Feline-Only Sanctuary

• Cats only, with no canine noise or cross-species stress
• Decades of caregiver tenure, including staff with 20+ years at this facility
• Robust medical capability for diabetic cats and senior cats with complex needs
• Technical excellence in grooming, enrichment, and environmental design
• Comprehensive services, including boarding, grooming, playroom time, and airport transport
• Community trust built over more than 30 years of multigenerational client families and five-star reviews

Our reputation is also documented on Yelp, PetHotels, and business directories such as ZoomInfo, giving new clients independent proof that Cats Luv Us is a long-standing, cat-only boarding and grooming hotel in Laguna Niguel.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We’ve been bringing our cats here for 12 years. Three cats, four moves, and we still drive from San Clemente because no one else comes close.” — Google Reviewer, San Clemente

The Future of Feline Care

Fear-free handling, individualized behavioral assessments, and advanced enrichment strategies are becoming the professional standard in feline care. Our team has embraced those ideas for years. As feline behavioral science continues to evolve, we remain committed to updating our daily practices so Cats Luv Us stays the leading cat boarding destination in Orange County by both reputation and results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Next Steps

• Call or email us at (949) 582-1732 or Catsluvus@gmail.com to check availability for cat boarding near Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, or anywhere in South Orange County
• Schedule a tour so you can walk the facility, meet our team, and see where your cat will stay
• Confirm that your cat’s FVRCP vaccination is current
• Complete intake paperwork, including diet details, behavior notes, medications, and emergency contacts
• Pack home bedding, preferred food, and clearly labeled medications
• Book early for June–August and major holidays, especially if you are flying out of John Wayne Airport (SNA)

If you’d like more social proof before visiting, review our independent profiles on Yelp and PetHotels, then come tour the facility to see the difference in person.