The history of Purrville
Purrville was opened in October 2003 by Dianne Dannefærd and Robert Olley, in a custom-designed building. After 13 years of dedicated cat caring, Dianne handed over management of Purrville in 2016 to Annalise and Michelle, who continue to provide the same high standard of care and attention that our customers have come to expect.
About Us: Annalise & Michelle
We’re experienced ‘cat people’ who enjoy getting to know and caring for your feline friends. We offer a fully licenced, purpose-built cattery designed with cats in mind and are trained in Pet First Aid and CPR by the PET First Aid & Training (NZ) Ltd.
Annalise Ross
I have grown up with cats and kittens (and mice, rabbits, birds, frogs, fish), and have ‘cat-sat’ in some spectacular places around the world. My partner Matt and I are living on site, and living the cat dream! We share our home with three cats, many fish and two chinchillas.
Michelle Burton
I trained as a nurse in Germany and have worked for many years in a dental practice in Wellington. I have always enjoyed looking after animals and have fostered kittens for the SPCA. I currently share a home with my human family and dog in Days Bay.
Welcome to Purrville Cat Hotel
A boutique hotel designed especially for cats!
We have aerial walkways, boxes, hiding spaces, cat-sized furniture, cat toys, cat trees, cat tunnels, individual ‘catios’, outside spaces, baskets, a cat grass ”salad bar” and more!
We offer a climate controlled environment (cosy in winter and cool in summer), with the added security of a monitored fire alarm system and humans living on site. We use Feliway diffusers in the building to help our guests feel at home. All activity is overseen by Jeremau-ah, Wilhemina and Tony Macaroni, our resident cat managers/quality controllers, who may greet you when you visit.
Choose the accommodation best suited to your fur friend:
Individual with a semi communal area
Private with individual outside area (subject to availability)
Double room with private outside area (for family members)
Room service is always gratis!
Hours & Contact Details
To book please email us at bookings@purrville.co.nz or telephone (04) 4770878
We are open for drop-off and pickup between 8-10am and 4-6pm (please call to arrange a time)
** We are fully booked over the 2024/2025 Christmas and New Year period**
Purrville will be closed for scheduled maintenance February 14-28th, 2025
Check our FAQs for details about inspections and what we need from you
We look forward to welcoming you to Purrville!