Welcome to Rock The Cat Spa

Rock The Cat Spa was created to give cat owners an alternative 
to leaving their beloved cats at a kennel. We understand that each
cat is unique and we are dedicated to providing you and your pet
​with the necessary accommodations for a comfortable and safe
boarding experience. 
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We will keep you updated throughout the duration of your cat's time
with us. We want you to feel connected to your pet and be aware of
your cat's well-being while they're at the spa. 

Our Values

#1 Comfort & Safety

We strive to create a nurturing environment for your cat, ensuring that their stay is as comfortable as possible.

#2 Service

We want both you and your cat to receive quality service during your cat's stay with us and we do our best to accommodate our customers.

#3 Communication

Keeping you up to date is important to us. We want you to be updated on how your cat is doing and be aware of how their stay is going at the spa.

Our Mission

To give owners peace of mind that their cat is in the best of hands,
​and give cats a safe and luxurious experience.

Cari  Thompson
​Owner of Rock The Cat Spa

I've always believed in two things: that necessity is the mother of invention and that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. So, after several bad experiences boarding my cat at kennels, I knew I had to create the ultimate cat boarding experience.

I used to travel a lot for work. The hardest part wasn’t the stress of airlines or the pressure to do a good job, it was the pain of leaving behind my cat, Daphne Louise. I would drop her off at kennels and think to myself, “Shouldn’t there be a better way?” These facilities were everything I thought cats hated- Cages with no comfort in a sterile environment. To even get to the cat room, Daphne had to be carried through the dog area, full of smelly, barking and growling canines. It made her hair stand on end! I can’t even imagine how stressed and scared she must’ve been. On top of that, they were annoyed when I called to check on her! But, there wasn’t another option as neighbors proved to be not trustworthy.  I wasn't comfortable letting a complete stranger of a cat sitter into my home either.

Heading home to Nashville for Thanksgiving 2017 proved to be a serendipitous trip. My sister didn't have room at her house plus my brother is highly allergic to cats so Daphne couldn't stay there.  Being at a hotel wasn't the best but then my sister suggested our mom's friend who was a veterinarian and owned a 'cat spa' as my sister called it.  Immediately, I was intrigued! My brother said, " That's it! You've always wanted to own your own business, you love cats, you can call it Rock The Cat Spa!"   Lightbulb moment!  Two years of research, one small business class, one trademark and nine months of contractors, Rock The Cat Spa LLC finally opened in November 2019. Luckily, we survived the pandemic and have been growing ever since. Everyone wants to be able to leave their cat companion knowing they’re safe, sound and loved. I'm so happy to have created this cat friendly environment here in Syracuse.

Questions? Get in touch!

Cat Spa Hours

Email:
[email protected]

Phone:
+1(315) 883-0006

Location:
6261 State Route 31
Cicero, NY 13039   

If you are planning on boarding your cat please CALL FIRST to
start planning your cat's stay with us. Thank you!                                                                                                     

Monday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
​Sunday: Closed
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*Cats will still be fed and cared for on Sundays.
*Calls will only be answered during business hours.

** We do NOT offer grooming services.**