Own a Cattery
Open the first door, close it securely, then greet a row of temporary residents who each have their own food, medicine, temperament and opinion of you. Running a cattery combines animal care with hospitality, except the guests climb shelves, hide when worried and cannot explain what is wrong. A responsible boarding cattery is built around disease control and feline behaviour. Cats from different households need separation, each unit needs sleeping and exercise space, and an isolation plan must be ready before illness appears. In England, a commercial cat-boarding business requires a local-council licence, inspection, records, trained care and emergency arrangements; rules differ elsewhere. Begin with a business plan, local demand and the licensing authority, not with construction. Price suitable premises, drainage, ventilation, fire safety, insurance, staffing, veterinary cover and year-round operating costs. Get practical experience in a well-run cattery before committing capital, and design around welfare rather than maximum occupancy. Add this to your list only if caring for cats every day still sounds better than the idea of simply owning the business.