{"id":1980,"date":"2023-02-17T08:31:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T08:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fluv.com\/blog\/?p=1980"},"modified":"2025-11-10T07:57:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T07:57:39","slug":"cat_boarding_and_home_care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/en\/blog\/cat_boarding_and_home_care\/","title":{"rendered":"Compare cat boarding vs. in-home care prices \u2014 which is better value? Fluv earnings and commission explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When pet owners need to be away from home for an extended period and can&#8217;t bring their cats along, they need to find another way to care for them. In Taiwan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\">Fluv<\/a> is a popular pet platform offering two services: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/service\/tavern\">cat boarding<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/service\/dropin\">in-home care<\/a>. But which one gives you better value? Let&#8217;s take a look at Fluv&#8217;s <strong>cat boarding prices<\/strong> and <strong>in-home care base prices<\/strong> (excluding add-ons for special needs) and compare the pros and cons of each.<\/p>\n<p>A comparison table of <strong>cat boarding fees<\/strong> and <strong>in-home care prices<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Service type<\/th>\n<th>Number of cats<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Cat boarding<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>12 hours<\/td>\n<td>NT$250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cat boarding<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>24 hours<\/td>\n<td>NT$500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cat boarding<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>12 hours<\/td>\n<td>NT$500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cat boarding<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>24 hours<\/td>\n<td>NT$1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cat boarding<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>12 hours<\/td>\n<td>NT$750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cat boarding<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>24 hours<\/td>\n<td>NT$1500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-home care<\/td>\n<td>1\u20135<\/td>\n<td>30 minutes<\/td>\n<td>NT$400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-home care<\/td>\n<td>1\u20135<\/td>\n<td>60 minutes<\/td>\n<td>NT$800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-home care<\/td>\n<td>6\u201310<\/td>\n<td>30 minutes<\/td>\n<td>Not enough time \u2014 booking cannot be made<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-home care<\/td>\n<td>6\u201310<\/td>\n<td>60 minutes<\/td>\n<td>NT$800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-home care<\/td>\n<td>6\u201310<\/td>\n<td>90 minutes<\/td>\n<td>NT$1200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-home care<\/td>\n<td>11\u201315<\/td>\n<td>90 minutes<\/td>\n<td>NT$1200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>How pricing works:<\/strong><br \/>\n(Excluding add-ons for special needs) Base price for cat boarding = number of cats \u00d7 per 12 hours \u00d7 listed rate (from $250)<br \/>\n(Excluding add-ons for special needs) Base price for in-home care = per 30 minutes \u00d7 listed rate (from $400)<\/p>\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\"><strong>Fluv<\/strong><\/a> offers a range of options, cat boarding can get expensive quickly when you need to be away for a long time. For example, boarding three cats for a full day already comes to $1,500. In-home care, by comparison, is a much more affordable choice. You can customize the service around your cats&#8217; needs and schedule, without paying higher fees for extended boarding stays.<\/p>\n<p>In-home care also gives you a lot more flexibility. You can arrange for a pet sitter to visit a few times a day, or just once every few days \u2014 whatever fits your routine and your cats&#8217; lifestyle. And because your cats get to stay in their own familiar environment, they&#8217;ll feel more at ease, which helps reduce stress and anxiety.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/how-to-choose-2-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"How to choose - comfort\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/how-to-choose-2-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/how-to-choose-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/how-to-choose-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/how-to-choose-2-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/how-to-choose-2-809x809.jpeg 809w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/how-to-choose-2.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Best of all, in-home care can save you a lot of money. If you have multiple cats, you pay one base fee rather than a separate charge per cat. You also won&#8217;t need to worry about extra costs for meals or other add-ons during a boarding stay. And if you have special cases \u2014 such as neonatal kittens, young kittens, pregnant cats, or senior cats \u2014 you can work with the cat sitter to arrange a customized care plan.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, in-home care is a more affordable, convenient, and comfortable option \u2014 especially for pet owners who want their cats to receive the best care possible in the comfort of their own home. When choosing a pet platform, take the time to compare your options and find the one that best fits both your needs and your budget.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Enjoyed this article? Feel free to share it! For more helpful tips and fun content, follow Fluv on Facebook and Instagram!<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #FFFAF0; border: 2px dashed #FFA500; padding: 30px; border-radius: 15px; margin-top: 40px; text-align: center;\">\n<h2 id=\"section8\" style=\"color: #E67E22; margin-top: 0;\">Fluv special offers \u2014 exclusive deals for devoted pet owners<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #666; font-style: italic;\">#Give your pet the best \u2014 and the best fit<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to give your pet a more personalized, home-like care experience, why not try Fluv&#8217;s in-home pet sitter service?<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;\">\ud83c\udf81 <strong>New users \u2014 enter promo code<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 2em; color: #D35400; font-weight: bold; margin: 10px 0;\">NEW95<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Book now and enjoy <strong>5% off<\/strong> your first order!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Ready to find the perfect pet sitter for your furry friend?<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"><a style=\"background-color: #E67E22; color: white; padding: 12px 25px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/tw\/zh-tw\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Fluv app now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Views: 5852<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you need to be away for a while, should you choose cat boarding or in-home care? 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