Cat Boarding

A Quiet Retreat in Fairfax, VA

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Health Rules

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FAQs

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.

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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:

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Quiet Surroundings

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Limited Exposure to Dogs

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Personalized Attention to Ensure Comfort

Cat Boarding

Pricing

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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.

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Our team will help you select the services that best support your cat’s comfort and routine while boarding.

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In-House Food Regular

$2/meal (Daily Limit: 2)

House dry food (Hill’s Science Diet Adult Chicken) provided by facility

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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.

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Medication/ Supplement Administration

$5/session (Daily Limit: 2)

Administration of medications and/or supplements provided by owner

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Individual Play / Cuddle Session

$20/session

One-on-one staff playtime or cuddle/enrichment session outside of run (10 minutes)

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Churu Packet

$3/packet

Creamy Churu treat provided as a special snack

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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)

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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.

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.