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[2025 Taipei Songshan District cat hotel recommendations] 9 top-rated cat boarding options — prices, environment, care + cat sitter alternatives | Fluv picks
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[2025 Taipei Songshan District cat hotel recommendations] 9 top-rated cat boarding options — prices, environment, care + cat sitter alternatives | Fluv picks

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Looking for highly rated cat hotels in Taipei’s Songshan District? This Fluv-curated guide covers 9 cat boarding services, with a full breakdown of prices, environments, and care quality — plus local cat sitter, pet boarding, and daycare options to help you find the best fit for your cat.

What is a home-based pet hotel? How is it different from a regular pet hotel?

A pet sitter is a caring, experienced animal lover who looks after dogs and cats when pet owners need help. This model is already very popular in Western countries — platforms like Rover and PetBacker help owners find nearby, available pet sitters. In Taiwan, Fluv offers a home-based pet sitter matching service. Compared to traditional pet hotels, pet sitter matching is a more modern approach to pet care — it offers in-home care that saves owners the hassle of drop-off and pick-up, and lets pets stay in their familiar environment to avoid anxiety.

Fluv has also launched a home-based pet boarding matching service, so when pet owners travel or go abroad, their pets can stay with a vetted host family approved by Fluv.

Pet boarding
(Many pet owners highly recommend pet sitter services. Fluv is Taiwan’s largest pet sitter platform and has just launched a home-based pet boarding matching service.)

Which pets are a good fit for pet boarding services?

Pet boarding and daycare matching

Send your pet to stay with a verified host family whose home has passed Fluv’s inspection. Care is cage-free, giving pets the freedom to roam around a real home. Services include feeding, general care, playtime, and regular updates to owners. Key features: cage-free, customized care, and insurance coverage throughout the service. With a third-party platform keeping things accountable, owners can travel with total peace of mind!

《Best for pets who shouldn’t be caged, need multiple daily walks, or have custom care needs (e.g. medication, medical care, etc.)》

Home-based boarding

A great alternative for owners who are away for extended periods and don’t want their pet stuck in a cage at a pet hotel. A fellow pet lover looks after your fur baby, keeping their daily routine intact — so even when you’re not home, someone’s always there.

《Best for owners who need care for longer periods》

All services include a free pre-service home visit. Before officially booking, you can schedule a free visit to meet the caregiver and see the boarding home environment, let your pet interact and build trust, and confirm everything is a good fit before making a formal booking.

 

Regardless of which service you choose, photo updates will be sent to pet owners throughout — so even when you’re not around, you can always see what your fur baby is up to. Reassuring and heartwarming!

 

Recommended pet sitters in Songshan District and Zhongshan District

☀ Based on over 30,000 user reviews on Fluv, here are 2 standout recommended pet sitters for your reference～

 

Songshan District cat hotels and pet sitter trust rankings:

【Professional in-home pet sitter — Kaka Jiejie】

A volunteer at a private animal welfare organization caring for elderly, sick, and disabled dogs & stray cats, and a cat parent of seven years with two mixed-breed cats at home. She holds a certified specialist qualification for specific pets and has completed over 300 hours of pet training and continuing education. ID-verified for your peace of mind. Services include feeding, litter scooping, playtime, health checks, and assisted medication. She gives complete updates on eating, drinking, and bathroom habits. A pre-service home visit is arranged to meet the cat and owner before starting. She currently has over 240 five-star reviews. In-home pet sitter Kaka Jiejie is ideal for cats who aren’t used to new environments or are easily stressed.

👉Kaka Jiejie

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【In-home pet sitter — Demi】

To Demi, pets are family for life. She has over 16 years of experience caring for medium and large dogs, plus years of fostering cats. When her own pets developed severe dementia, chronic kidney failure, and chronic heart failure, she dove into learning how to make fresh homemade food and treats to support their health. These conditions led her to combine her existing expertise in critical care and long-term nursing to help pets live well with illness — she has hands-on experience with subcutaneous fluid injections, EPO injections, pressure sore prevention, repositioning, and environmental setup, and has developed a sharp eye for spotting abnormal signs. Her background includes 10+ years as a registered nurse, experience as a cat hotel sitter, care for paralyzed/dementia/renal/senior dogs and cats, subcutaneous fluids/tube feeding, continuing education in canine and feline behavior and care, senior animal communicator and SSR Reiki practitioner, and over 160 five-star reviews. In-home pet sitter Demi is ideal for cats who aren’t used to new environments, are easily stressed, need special medical care, or are older in age.

👉Demi

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【Apt.Meow | Cat hotel · café space】

A stylishly designed café combined with a cat hotel, offering customized feeding, dedicated playtime, and cat grooming. Apt.Meow is best suited for cats who are comfortable going out, have crate training, are spayed/neutered and vaccinated, and need a clean environment.

(Image source: Google Maps listing)

👉Apt.Meow | Cat hotel · café space

  • Address: 2F, No. 649, Section 4, Bade Road, Songshan District, Taipei 105
  • Phone: 02 2746 6707
  • Hours: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • NT$700–1,600 / night; additional cat NT$200

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【Miauwoo Cat Hotel】

A cat-exclusive hotel with room types and care services designed entirely around feline instincts, striving to deliver the most refined and thoughtful boarding experience possible. Miauwoo Cat Hotel is best suited for cats who are budget-conscious owners, have crate training, are spayed/neutered and vaccinated, and are comfortable going out and socializing with other cats.

(Image source: Google Maps listing)

👉Miauwoo Cat Hotel

  • Address: 3F, No. 618, Section 4, Bade Road, Songshan District, Taipei 105
  • Phone: 02 2763 6300
  • Hours: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • NT$500–1,600 / night

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【In-home pet sitter — Irene】

Irene has two cats of her own — one is a senior kidney cat aged 17+. She’s learned senior cat care, medication administration, and subcutaneous fluids for him, and because his weakened immune system and the other cat’s shyness make going out impossible, in-home care is a necessity for her family. She draws on her personal experience and professional background to care for other pets in need. Her qualifications include 20+ years of pet care experience, care for young and senior dogs and cats, bird care, continuing education in canine and feline behavior, pet care workshops and seminars, cat boarding, pet quarantine pickup assistance, and local pickup/drop-off transport. In-home pet sitter Irene is ideal for cats who aren’t used to new environments, are easily stressed, need special medical care, or are older in age.

👉Irene

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Songshan District dog pet hotels and pet sitter trust rankings:

【Home-based pet boarding — pet sitter Yuxuan】

Free home visit to experience the environment. Over 340 five-star reviews. More than 20 years of experience with pets. She participates in volunteer activities and fosters, and has already helped 12 foster pets find their forever homes. She takes pets out for walks morning and evening, sends photo updates to owners at all hours, and can prepare customized meals for your pet. Daily playtime with little treats included — so owners can enjoy their trip worry-free while pets have a blast. Current boarding space includes a three-bedroom apartment with a living room and balcony where pets can freely roam in and out — no caging. 24-hour companionship with constant attention to each pet’s wellbeing. To maintain quality, a maximum of two pets are accepted at a time. Occasional homemade fresh meals to keep pets healthy and happy. Yuxuan’s home-based pet boarding is ideal for dogs that need small-group care, a cage-free environment, walks and a spacious home, 24H companionship, and owners who want regular updates.

👉Yuxuan’s home-based pet boarding

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【Home-based pet boarding — pet sitter Mike】

Available on long weekends and weekends only! A Shiba Inu owner with a ~30-ping home space. Pets can freely roam all areas except family bedrooms. Full photo and video documentation throughout to ensure pets stay happy, healthy, and safe. Customized care, cage-free, and pets are welcome to sleep on the bed. Fixed morning and evening walks, with extra outings added based on weather. A riverside park and plenty of green spaces nearby. Homemade healthy fresh food (beef/chicken/sweet potato/carrot). Wide selection of treats and toys. Free home visit for new clients to build trust. Mike’s service is ideal for dogs that need one-on-one care, a cage-free environment, walks and a spacious home, or haven’t yet been spayed/neutered or vaccinated, and owners who want frequent updates.

👉Mike’s home-based pet boarding

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【Nordic Pet Hotel with swimming pool】

Features a swimming pool, clean facilities, tasteful décor, and a great place for dogs to make friends. A daycare trial is required before boarding. Best suited for dogs that are toilet-trained indoors, have crate training, get along well with other dogs, are spayed/neutered and vaccinated, don’t bark excessively, enjoy swimming, and benefit from 24H camera monitoring.

(Image source: Google Maps listing)

👉Nordic Pet Hotel

  • Address: No. 224, Section 3, Bade Road, Songshan District, Taipei 105
  • Phone: 02 2577 9886
  • Hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • NT$800–$1,800 / night (price varies by pet size); one daycare trial required in advance

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【Very Wang Pet Hotel VW pet hotel】

Clean environment, large outdoor play area, stylish décor, a great place for dogs to make friends. A daycare trial is required before boarding. Best suited for dogs that are toilet-trained indoors, have crate training, get along well with other dogs, are spayed/neutered and vaccinated, and don’t bark excessively.

(Image source: Google Maps listing)

👉Very Wang Pet Hotel VW pet hotel

  • Address: 2F, No. 429, Section 2, Bade Road, Songshan District, Taipei 105
  • Phone: 02 2781 3335
  • Hours: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • NT$1,000–1,900 / night (price varies by pet size)

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【Yuxuan】Songshan District

Making your fur baby feel right at home — no need to worry about mom and dad being away

I have two dogs of my own plus foster pets, so your fur baby can play with them and get some great social interaction with other animals 💕
Daily morning and evening walks, with photo updates sent to owners at all times 🐶
Customized meals available, plus daily playtime and little snacks — so owners can travel worry-free while pets have all the fun ❤️

✔️ Current boarding space includes a three-bedroom apartment with a living room and balcony — pets can freely roam in and out, cage-free

✔️ 24-hour companionship and play, with constant attention to your pet’s wellbeing

✔️ If you need pick-up or drop-off, Fluv offers a paid transport service that can be booked in advance

✔️ To maintain quality, a maximum of two pets are accepted per stay

✔️ Occasional homemade fresh meals to keep pets healthy and happy

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Price: from $350 / 12hr

Book Yuxuan’s service

 

【Irene】Songshan District

A home for your cats ❤️ 🚗 Car pick-up and drop-off available (fee calculated by distance)

Open-plan space — the cat boarding environment feels just like home
Please share a bit about your cat’s personality and general habits (e.g. how friendly they are with people, etc.)
You’re also welcome to schedule a visit in advance 🤗🤗🤗

⭕️ I have 1 shy tuxedo cat and 1 senior tabby at home

⭕️ A separate 5–6 ping room available for initial isolation and observation

⭕️ Only one household’s cats accepted at a time (1–2 cats)

⭕️ Family members take turns providing 24-hour supervision while cats settle in
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Things to bring (discuss based on situation):
✔️ Your cat’s litter box 《Recommended — having their own familiar scent 🐱 helps them feel more comfortable and secure using it》
✔️ Food for the stay 《Recommended — bring 🐱 their usual food》 《Unlimited snacks provided》 《They’re also welcome to share our wet food and dry kibble for a small additional fee》

⚠️ ⚠️ Please be sure to let us know if your cat has food allergies, a sensitive stomach, or can’t have treats!!
✔️ Any favorite beds or toys 《Bring whatever you like — we’ll set up the space to match your cat’s usual environment》

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Important notes: ⚠️⚠️

Please make sure to trim your cat’s nails and do internal and external deworming/flea treatment before boarding 🙏 If fleas are found on 🐱, a flea treatment and grooming fee will be charged!!
⚠️ Nails will be trimmed regularly during the stay. If the cat really won’t cooperate, we may discuss taking them to a groomer — I also worry about my own cats getting hurt 🥺
⚠️ If there’s any sign of illness during the stay: we’ll first take them to the vet clinic you specify. If you don’t have one in mind, we’ll go to our regular clinic, Lumi Animal Hospital (medical fees are the owner’s responsibility).
⚠️ Regular updates with 🐱 photos and videos will be sent throughout the stay — please don’t find me annoying 😭

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Price: from $350 / 12hr

Book Irene’s service

👉 EasyStore Pet Cloud super chill pet boarding — Villa stay

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“Dog Villa rooms” and “cat three-level private suites” and other themed boarding spaces,

giving pets not just the comfort of home, but the luxury of a true vacation getaway

Is a pet hotel, pet sitter, or home-based boarding the right fit for my pet?

How to choose between a dog pet hotel and a pet sitter:

Yes No
Does your pet have separation anxiety? 24H companion pet sitter Pet hotel
Is your pet okay with other animals? Pet hotel One-on-one pet sitter
Is your pet spayed/neutered and vaccinated? Pet hotel One-on-one pet sitter
Is your pet comfortable in a new environment? Pet hotel In-home pet sitter
Has your pet been crate trained? Pet hotel Home-based pet sitter or cage-free pet hotel
Does your pet have heart disease, skin conditions, etc.? One-on-one pet sitter with veterinary assistant background Pet hotel
Does your pet need special care such as oral medication, eye/ear drops, or subcutaneous fluids? Pet sitter with veterinary assistant background Pet hotel
Does your pet need to learn socialization with other animals? Multi-pet hotel Pet sitter
Is your pet under one year old or over seven? One-on-one pet sitter specializing in puppies or senior dogs Puppy/senior pet hotel or animal hospital
Do you need 24H camera monitoring? Pet hotel Pet sitter
Does your pet need someone to sleep with? Pet hotel Pet sitter
Does your pet need walks? Pet sitter Pet hotel
Do you need regular health and photo updates? Pet sitter Pet hotel
Do you need insurance coverage? Book via a Taiwan pet sitter platform Pet hotel
Do you have a budget (under $1,000/day)? Pet sitter Pet hotel

 

How to choose between a cat pet hotel, cat hotel, and pet sitter:

Yes No
Does your cat get anxious when going out? In-home pet sitter Pet hotel
Is your cat okay with other animals? Pet hotel Pet sitter
Is your cat spayed/neutered and vaccinated? Pet hotel One-on-one pet sitter
Can your cat handle going out or being in a new environment? (without refusing to eat, drink, or feeling unwell) Pet hotel In-home pet sitter
Does your cat have heart disease, skin conditions, kidney disease, etc.? One-on-one pet sitter with veterinary assistant background Pet hotel
Does your cat need special care such as oral medication, eye/ear drops, or subcutaneous fluids? Pet sitter with veterinary assistant background Pet hotel
Does your cat need to learn socialization with other animals? Multi-cat pet hotel Pet sitter
Is your cat under one year old or over seven? One-on-one pet sitter specializing in kittens or senior cats Kitten/senior pet hotel or animal hospital
Do you need 24H camera monitoring? Pet hotel Pet sitter
Do you need regular health and photo updates? Pet sitter Pet hotel
Do you need insurance coverage? Book via a Taiwan pet sitter platform Pet hotel
Do you have a budget (under $500/day)? Pet sitter Pet hotel
Do you have a security camera at home? In-home pet sitter Pet sitter or pet hotel
Does your cat eat fresh food, raw food, or wet food? Pet sitter or pet hotel Pet sitter or pet hotel
Do you have an automatic feeder? In-home pet sitter to top up dry food on schedule Pet hotel
Do you have a multi-pet household with multiple cats? In-home pet sitter Pet hotel
Do you have privacy concerns about your home? Pet hotel In-home pet sitter (better suited to cat behavior)

Choosing between a pet hotel and a pet sitter

Both pet hotels and pet sitters are great options for looking after your pet — the right choice really comes down to your specific needs and situation.

If you need to be away from home for an extended period, or want your pet to experience life in an outside environment, a pet hotel or home-based boarding can be a great fit. At a pet hotel, your pet gets professional care and supervision, the chance to socialize and play with other dogs; with home-based boarding, your pet enjoys one-on-one, cage-free, customized care. Both options include regular updates to owners, so you can travel far from home and still feel at ease.

If you only need to be away briefly, or your pet doesn’t adapt well to outside environments, an in-home pet sitter is likely the better choice. A pet sitter comes to your home to care for your pet — not only does this reduce the stress of environmental change, but it also means your pet gets personalized care in familiar surroundings.

Pet boarding price reference

 

Service duration Per session Additional fee
Pet daycare Within 12hr $250–450 +$50–450 depending on pet size
Pet boarding 12hr or more $500–900 +$50–450 depending on pet size

 

Pet boarding — common Q&A / FAQ

1. Can I trust the host families on the platform?

To list a boarding service on the Fluv platform, hosts must pass the following review process:

  • Information about their own pets (must have separate space to keep their pets and guest pets apart)
  • Whether someone is present 24 hours (or how many hours the pet will be unsupervised)
  • Whether pick-up and drop-off is available, the service area, and any additional fees
  • Must disclose under what circumstances crating will be used
  • Whether separate and shared spaces for pets are provided
  • Minimum 1 ping of activity space per pet
  • Photos of the pet activity space
  • Maximum number of pets accepted at one time
  • How many walks per day can be provided
  • Where pets sleep; whether they can sleep on the bed
  • How accidents (improper urination) are handled
  • How aggressive behavior is handled
  • Full photo updates throughout the service

 

2. How are host families screened? Can I trust a stranger?

All pet sitters on Fluv are animal lovers with pet ownership or volunteer experience. They are identity-verified and pass a home environment review before joining the platform. Owners can also check ratings and reviews left by other users through Fluv’s review system.

 

3. Who is responsible if my pet gets hurt?

Every booking includes insurance coverage. If an accident occurs during boarding care, the platform can provide relevant insurance claims.
(Insurance and coverage details)

 

4. My pet is very shy around strangers — is home-based boarding a good fit?

If your pet is shy or takes time to warm up, you can arrange a pre-service home visit so your pet gets a first introduction to the boarding environment and starts building trust. Ideally, schedule a 1–2 hour daycare session so your pet can get comfortable in the boarding space without you around. If you’re still unsure, feel free to discuss with the host family whether this arrangement is a good fit.

If your pet is aggressive, home-based boarding may not be the right option — it’s best to avoid putting your pet in a situation where they might become overly stressed or cause an incident.

 

5. My pet needs medication, wound care, or has a special medical condition — can the host family help?

For any special needs, please communicate with the sitter when booking to confirm whether they can provide the relevant care, and make sure to clearly explain all medical care details and health conditions.
If you can provide the name of your pet’s primary veterinary clinic, the sitter can take them there promptly if any medical attention is needed during the stay.

【Closing thoughts】

The above is an overview of several pet hotels and pet sitters in Taipei’s Songshan District. We hope it’s helpful for pet owners. When choosing between a pet hotel and a pet sitter, take your specific needs and circumstances into account — be sure to ask about service details and requirements, try a daycare session or home visit, and make sure your pet gets the best possible care.

 

Pet owners share their boarding experiences

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