About me
Meet Nadeen, the heart of The Great Catsby
A former veterinary nurse with over a decade in feline care and behaviour, building a true home away from home for cats on Auckland's North Shore.
The founder
Hi, I’m Nadeen
Every cat here is cared for by someone who has spent a lifetime around them. Here’s the story of The Great Catsby, in my own words.
Hi, I’m Nadeen, the founder of The Great Catsby. As a former veterinary nurse with over a decade of experience in feline care and behavior, I built this cattery to be a true home away from home—especially for discerning cat parents who find it hard to leave their fur babies in anyone else’s hands.
Before opening my own doors, I gained deep hands-on experience working across three different boarding facilities, eventually managing the last one. Understanding feline behavior is at the heart of everything I do here; I know that every cat has a unique personality, and creating a low-stress, warm, and secure environment is essential for their peace of mind (and yours).
When I’m not caring for my guests, you’ll usually find me reading with a cat curled up in my lap or enjoying a walk with some doggie friends.
Whether your companion needs specialized care, a quiet corner to snooze, or just a little extra patience and love, they are in gentle, expert hands at The Great Catsby.
Why trust me
Your cat is in expert hands
My love of cats began in veterinary nursing and grew into a decade of hands-on experience — and now a cattery built around everything I learned along the way.
Veterinary nursing background
As a former veterinary nurse, I bring clinical knowledge and a calm, caring hand to every guest.
Over a decade with cats
More than ten years of hands-on experience in feline care and behaviour, from nursing to boarding.
Managed boarding facilities
Deep practical experience across three boarding facilities — eventually managing the last one.
Every cat is different
Understanding feline behaviour means care shaped around each cat's unique personality and needs.
Low-stress by design
Warm, secure, calm surroundings, so your cat feels at ease and at home rather than anxious.
Gentle, expert hands
From specialised care to a quiet corner to snooze, every guest is looked after with patience and love.
Life outside the cattery
A cat person in every sense
The same warmth I bring to my guests is the warmth I live with every day.
Reading with a lap cat
When the day’s guests are settled, you’ll usually find me with a good book and a cat curled up in my lap.
Walks with doggie friends
Fresh air and a few four-legged walking companions — a favourite way to unwind.
Wherever your cat is happiest
Boarding at the cattery, or gentle care in their own home
The same warm, expert, individual care — wherever your cat feels most at home.