Cat Boarding
A Quiet Retreat in Fairfax, VA
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When you need trusted cat boarding in Fairfax, VA, choose Mainstay Veterinary Practice Resort (MVP Resort). Our peaceful, cat-focused environment offers personalized care, ensuring your pet relaxes and thrives while you're away.
As an extension of Mainstay Veterinary Practice, our resort combines compassionate veterinary expertise with enrichment-focused boarding designed specifically for cats. Cats flourish in calm, predictable environments, and MVP Resort delivers. Our feline area is strategically located away from the dog daycare, ensuring a quiet, low-stress atmosphere for relaxation. Unlike busy facilities, our cat accommodations offer tranquility with minimal noise and activity.
Each feline guest also enjoys access to features designed to support their comfort and natural behaviors:
- Spacious cat condos that allow room to stretch, perch, and relax
- A large sun-filled window where cats can lounge and watch the world go by
- Opportunities to get out of their condos and explore the cat café space
- A peaceful setting that supports stress-free boarding experiences
- Care from a team experienced in feline-friendly handling and enrichment
Our approach reflects the same cat-friendly philosophy we provide on the veterinary side through our commitment to compassionate feline care.


Why Cat-Friendly Boarding
Matters
Many cats feel stressed away from home, especially in unfamiliar or noisy environments.
MVP Resort
offers a boarding experience tailored to feline needs:
Quiet Surroundings
Limited Exposure to Dogs
Personalized Attention to Ensure Comfort
Cat Boarding
Pricing

Cat Condos
$
50
per night*
Cats Only
Single cats only
Our cat condos and boarding experience is designed to support your cat’s needs.
Features include:
- Multi-level condo
- Separate literbox cubby
Cat Boarding Add-Ons &
Personalized Care
Every cat has unique preferences and routines. To help customize their stay, MVP Resort offers a variety of boarding add-ons and personalized services that can enhance comfort and enrichment during their visit.

Our team will help you select the services that best support your cat’s comfort and routine while boarding.
In-House Food Regular
$2/meal (Daily Limit: 2)
House dry food (Hill’s Science Diet Adult Chicken) provided by facility
Meal Topper
$5/meal
(Daily Limit: 2)
Anything outside of owner-provided food bags that staff must add to meals (canned food, cheese, broth, etc.
Medication/ Supplement Administration
$5/session (Daily Limit: 2)
Administration of medications and/or supplements provided by owner
Individual Play / Cuddle Session
$20/session
One-on-one staff playtime or cuddle/enrichment session outside of run (10 minutes)
Churu Packet
$3/packet
Creamy Churu treat provided as a special snack
Sunbeam Session
$20/session
(Daily Limit: 2)
Independent lounge time in our cat café with sunshine, lounging areas, and room to explore outside of the condo (30 minutes)

Stay Connected with Boarding Report Cards
Missing your cat while you’re away? MVP Resort helps you stay connected through our boarding report cards. These include daily activity notes, appetite updates, caregiver observations, and photos from their visit. It’s a great way to enjoy peace of mind while seeing how your feline friend is settling into their home away from home.
Book Your Cat’s Stay
at MVP Resort
Whether your cat needs a quiet weekend retreat or an extended boarding stay, MVP Resort is here to provide compassionate, feline-focused care in a calm and comfortable setting. Call MVP Resort at (703) 280-4588 or book online to learn more or reserve your cat’s stay today.
Boarding Policies & Additional Fees
Our clear boarding policies help ensure the safety and comfort of all our pets. We are happy to answer any questions before your cat’s stay. Transparency is always our goal.
Boarding Appointment Policy
- Appointments are required and booked on a first-come basis
- All reservations need approval. Clients will receive a confirmation email upon approval
- Reservations open 6 months in advance
- Clients can board their companions for a maximum of 3 weeks per reservation
Boarding Cancellation Policy
- Notice must be given by 72 business hours prior to the stay with the exception of stays over holidays, which require 7 business days’ notice
- Late cancellations or no shows will forfeit their deposit
Boarding Payment Policy
- Deposit of 25% required at scheduling and the remaining balance will be paid at pick-up.
- Additional fees may apply for medication administration, special care needs, or late pickups
Belongings
We request that you leave all bedding, blankets, toys, and non-medically necessary items safe at home. This ensures that your pet’s favorite belongings are ready for them when they return home from their staycation. The resort will provide all boarding pets with Kuranda beds.
Pick-Up & Drop Off Times
Boarding Pick-Up Times
- Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.– 6 p.m.
- Sat: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Sun: 3 p.m. – 5p.m.
Boarding Drop Off Times
- Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Sat: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Sun: 3 p.m.–5 p.m.
Medication & Supplements Policy & Fees
To ensure your pet's medications are administered safely and accurately, please follow these guidelines:
- All medications must be provided in their original bottles or packaging with the original labels attached.
- Prescription medications must include the pharmacy prescription label.
- Over-the-counter medications or supplements must be clearly labeled by the owner with the pet's name, medication name, dosage, and administration instructions.
- Do not pre-mix or pre-package prescription medications in food, treats, or meal bags. All medications must be provided separately so our team can properly administer, track, and verify each dose. Medication administration fees apply to any medication that requires our team to verify it was given and consumed.
Food & Feeding Policies & Fees
To help ensure your pet receives the correct meals, please follow these feeding guidelines:
- Please pre-portion your pet's food into individual meal bags or containers before arrival to help prevent feeding errors.
- We do not accommodate mid-day meals.
- We do not accept raw food diets, including (but not limited to) raw meat, fish, eggs, bones, or other uncooked animal products.
Additional Fees
- Food Bagging Fee — $35 per pet: If meals are not pre-portioned, our team will package your pet's food for a one-time fee of $35 per guest.
Holiday Policies & Fees
Boarding reservations will incur an added holiday rate per night for any of the days listed below:
- New Year’s Day
- Easter
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Holiday Fees ($150)
A holiday surcharge will be applied to any pet boarding reservation that includes any part of the 14-day holiday window, which is defined as the seven (7) days immediately before and the seven (7) days immediately after a recognized holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions
About cat Boarding
How are boarding rates calculated?
Our boarding rate is calculated per night.
Who will watch my pet overnight?
Drift off to sleep knowing your pet is safe and secure at MVP Resort. While our team is not on-site overnight, our facility is fully protected with a state-of-the-art security system, including badge-only access, video surveillance, motion sensors, and continuous monitoring.
We also maintain remote temperature and humidity sensors to ensure a safe and comfortable environment at all times. With these systems in place, your pet rests in a secure, well-managed space throughout the night—giving you complete peace of mind.
Do you administer medications?
Yes.
Is veterinary care available during my pet's stay?
Absolutely. Because we are connected to Mainstay Veterinary Practice, veterinary care is available on-site if needed.










































































































