Tell the facility, for each cat separately, whether your two cats are bonded and should share a space or would do better housed side by side, plus each cat's food, medications, stress signals, and handling preferences — because two cats from the same home rarely have identical needs. Add familiar bedding for both, and do not assume staff will infer the relationship from the shared surname on the booking.
Bonded Does Not Always Mean Boarded Together
Owners often say 'they're brothers, they must stay together' — and for genuinely bonded cats who sleep curled up, groom each other, and eat side by side without tension, a shared larger condo can be comforting. But many housemates merely tolerate each other at home, where space lets them choose distance. In a single enclosure, that choice disappears, and a cat who normally retreats upstairs may have nowhere to go.
Be honest about the details staff cannot see on a form:
- Do they ever hiss, swat, guard food, or compete for litter boxes at home?
- Does one eat the other's food if meals are not supervised?
- If one is stressed, does she take it out on the other?
Side-by-side enclosures are a good middle option for many pairs — each cat gets her own food, litter, and resting space, with the familiar sight and smell of her companion nearby. Ask the facility what they offer and what they recommend after a first night; good boarders will monitor and separate a pair if tension appears.
Give Individual Notes for Each Cat
Write a short profile per cat, not one combined note. For each, include:
- Food brand, amount, and feeding times, plus treats and foods to avoid
- Medications, how they are given, and how that cat best accepts them
- Stress signals — one may go silent and hide, the other may yowl and pace
- Handling: who enjoys being stroked, who should be approached slowly or left alone
- Health history, allergies, and any current issue to watch
Include recent photos so staff can tell similar-looking cats apart at a glance — important for medication and feeding accuracy, especially with two black cats or littermates. Confirm both cats meet the facility's vaccination requirements and that proof is supplied for each of them, not just one.
Packing and Settling Two Cats
Bring bedding or a worn item of clothing that smells like home for each cat, even if they will share a space — scent is how cats map safety. Keep their normal food to avoid stomach upsets from a sudden change, and label everything with the individual cat's name. If they travel in separate carriers at home, bring both; forcing two stressed cats into one carrier for the journey can create the very conflict you are trying to avoid.
Ask how the facility sends updates for two cats — a photo of each, appetite and litter notes for each — so one cat doing well does not mask the other quietly not eating.
Safety and Emergency Details
Provide your vet's details, an emergency contact who can authorise care, and clear instructions on whether decisions and costs apply to both cats or need a call first. Tell staff about escape artists, door-dashers, and any cat who must not be housed near dogs or other cats.
Sharing the Right Notes for Each Cat With KinsLe
KinsLe's Care Pass creates a separate temporary link for each pet, so the facility gets the right instructions for each cat — feeding, medication, and quirks stay attached to the correct profile, and the recipient needs no account or app. That separation is exactly what a two-cat booking needs: no mixed-up meals, no medication given to the wrong sister.
Boarding two cats well is really about boarding two individuals who happen to share a home. Care Pass gives the boarding staff caring for your cats from drop-off until pickup a scoped view on KinsLe of each cat's feeding amounts, medication timing, and handling notes, and nothing beyond that stay.