At Canal Bark, we understand the unique needs of felines—even finicky ones. We strive to make your cat’s stay as comfortable and stimulating as possible. Our cattery is located in a separate room from our canine guests, ensuring a more serene experience. Each cat enjoys daily enrichment, from cattery roaming to loving human attention.
Enjoy peace of mind knowing your cat's enjoying all the special amenities Canal Bark has to offer. Our cat-loving staff deliver customized care in our state-of-the-art facility, designed to e the best. Dedicated air ventilation, quality kitty entertainment, and close supervision ensure the well-being of your precious pets.
Our spacious cattery is shared with our staff break room, ensuring the right amount of human contact. Each feline guest enjoys daily outings in the cat room to lounge, explore, and relax with staff. Our cattery features a carpeted cat tower, lots of fun toys, and a window perch for the best in kitty entertainment.
● Our cat condos are multi-level, with plenty of space for lounging and perching
● We recommend bringing your cat’s usual diet
● Our Deluxe Condos are even more spacious and are a good option for multi-cat families
● Of course, frequent housekeeping is provided. We use a natural, low-dust alternative to common clay-based litter
Cats must be up to date on rabies, and FVRCP. You can email copies to info@canalbark.com or ask your vet to email them to us directly.
We have morning and evening hours for pick up and drop off. If you arrive outside of these hours the doors are locked because we are in the back focusing on our four-legged clients
Our pick up / drop off hours are:
Mon - Fri: 7-9am and 4-6pm
Sat - Sun: 8-10am and 4-6pm
To make a reservation, just call at 218-464-4122. Please leave a message if the line is busy or email us at info@canalbark.com. Existing clients can use our reservation portal. Please read the information about online booking on the portal carefully when booking.
Yes, tours are available Monday-Friday 8am-3pm. Please call or email to schedule.
No. We have a completely separate area in the front of our building just for our feline guests. They are on the opposite side of the facility from the dogs in a quiet space that can be accessed off our main lobby.
We have furniture in the cat room and friendly cats are able to come out of their condos (one family at a time) to interact with staff, play, perch on the window sill or enjoy the cat climbing/scratching station. Our cat room is a popular place for staff to hang out on their break. The cat condos face the windows outside for bird watching.
Yes. If your cats are used to being together and can safely be together for meals they are welcome to stay together. Our deluxe corner condos are more spacious for multiple cats.
We can accommodate pets with special needs, including medications, allergies, movement restrictions, senior cats, etc. Please be sure to discuss your pet’s needs when booking their stay.
If your cat has prescription medications, please provide them in your cat’s respective prescription containers, along with clear directions, and our staff will administer it. We have a system with multiple checks in place to ensure your cat’s medications are correctly administered.
Of course! We recommend that you send your cat’s food along to avoid diet changes and tummy upsets. Please bag and label each meal separately.
Absolutely. It’s important for your pet to feel at home here, so you are more than welcome to bring his favorite toy. We just ask that you limit the number of toys/items to just a few of their favorite toys. One favorite is typically plenty. We provide bedding, fresh litter, litter boxes and food and water dishes.
