Business Details
33 Years
experience
Expert Feline Veterinary Care in Williston, VT
Founded in 1993, Affectionately Cats is Vermont's only feline-exclusive veterinary hospital and cat boarding facility. Our mission centers on delivering state-of-the-art veterinary care with compassion and expertise. Our team of experienced doctors, collectively holding over 60 years of veterinary experience, specializes in feline medicine, surgery, and wellness care. We prioritize warm, personalized attention for both cats and their owners, emphasizing preventive care, nutrition, and advanced diagnostics. As members of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), we maintain access to cutting-edge medical resources and a global community of veterinary professionals.Our cat boarding services provide safe, comfortable environments with medical supervision, reflecting our commitment to comprehensive feline care. We actively support Vermont-owned businesses and community relationships while maintaining rigorous professional standards through continuous education and adherence to best practices in veterinary medicine.
Services
Medical Care
Vaccinations
Boarding
Dental Services
Medical Diagnostics
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Vermont's only feline-exclusive veterinary hospital since 1993
- Doctors with over 60 combined years of feline-specific experience
- Access to Veterinary Information Network (VIN) for advanced medical resources
- Cat boarding with medical supervision and specialized accommodations
- Comprehensive wellness programs tailored to feline needs
What people say
Exceptional feline care
Knowledgeable staff
Cat-friendly environment
Thorough medical attention
Comfortable boarding facilities
Services
Medical Care
Our comprehensive medical care includes wellness exams, disease prevention, and treatment for acute/chronic conditions. Doctors perform physical exams, recommend vaccinations, and develop nutrition plans tailored to feline needs. Advanced diagnostics and treatments address complex health issues while emphasizing preventive care to maintain optimal feline health.
Vaccinations
We administer essential vaccines including rabies, feline leukemia, and upper respiratory disease protection. Our protocols follow AAFP guidelines to ensure safety while minimizing risks. Intranasal options reduce injection-related complications. Vaccination schedules protect kittens through adulthood while complying with Vermont state requirements and public health standards.
Boarding
Our cat-only boarding facilities offer clean, quiet environments with medical supervision. Multiple condo options accommodate single or multi-cat households. Guests enjoy play areas, individualized attention, and specialized care for senior or medically complex cats. Pre-boarding health requirements ensure safe stays for all feline guests.
Dental Services
Routine dental exams identify tartar buildup, gingivitis, and resorptive lesions during physical exams. We perform professional cleanings to prevent systemic infections from oral bacteria. Advanced dental care addresses painful conditions requiring extractions while emphasizing preventive oral hygiene practices for long-term feline wellness.
Medical Diagnostics
We utilize lab work, imaging, and specialized equipment for accurate diagnoses. Services include complete wellness panels with same-day results, cardiac imaging reviewed by specialists, ultrasound examinations, and radiography. These tools help detect hidden illnesses cats often mask, enabling timely interventions for conditions like organ disease or fractures.
People
Dr. Denise Long
Founder
Graduated from Michigan State University in 1990. Pioneered Vermont's first cat-only hospital before founding Affectionately Cats in 1993. Specializes in compassionate feline medicine with over 30 years of practice experience.
Dr. Elizabeth Berger
Veterinarian
University of Minnesota graduate (1991) with internship from University of Pennsylvania. Joined Affectionately Cats in 1994 after working at one of America's first feline hospitals. Brings extensive feline-specific expertise to patient care.
Dr. Amanda Spector
Veterinarian
Cornell graduate (2013) with seven years in equine practice before transitioning to small animals. Joined the team in 2023 with special interests in internal medicine, ophthalmology, and dentistry. Lives on a Vermont vegetable farm with her family and cats.
Dr. Annie-Grace Trammell
Veterinarian
Mississippi State graduate (2024) who completed an externship with Affectionately Cats in 2023. Originally from West Virginia, she returned to mountain living after training. Enjoys national parks, board games, and maple creemees with her husband.
Questions
What services does Affectionately Cats offer?
We provide feline veterinary care including medical exams, vaccinations, dental services, diagnostics, and cat-only boarding. Specialized care for senior cats and chronic conditions is also available.
Are you equipped for cat boarding?
Yes, we offer multiple boarding condo options with medical supervision. Reservations require current vaccinations and pre-boarding exams for non-regular patients.
Why are vaccinations important for cats?
Vaccinations prevent serious diseases like rabies and feline leukemia. Our protocols follow AAFP guidelines to ensure safety while protecting against common feline illnesses.
Do you offer dental care for cats?
Yes, we perform dental exams during checkups and offer professional cleanings to prevent oral infections. Treatment includes addressing painful resorptive lesions and tartar buildup.
What diagnostic tools do you use?
We utilize lab testing, digital radiography, ultrasound, and cardiac imaging. These tools help detect hidden illnesses and provide accurate diagnoses for effective treatment planning.
Reviews (7)
Amanda D.
Mar 11, 2022
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Amazing! They provided kind and compassionate care to my young kitten, and I am very happy to have found such a great place to take my baby. The vet and the tech were just so nice! They were also able to get my baby in in just a week : would highly recommend to any cat owners needing a veterinarian in the area!
Kimberly Pollock
Feb 25, 2022
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The staff at Affectionately Cats were very kind, professional and organized. They have a very efficient contact-less pet drop-off set up, and my cat was in and out of her routine check-up in under 30 minutes! The vet gave me a very detailed appointment summary and helpful tips on how to keep my cat healthy. I will definitely use them for my regular veterinary care!
Rebecca Stancliffe
Feb 13, 2022
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Everyone I spoke to or interacted with at Affectionately Cats when I needed to bring my fur baby in for a skin issue was super friendly, understanding, patient, and treated Molly with the utmost care. They were timely, communicative, and I was able to get her in very quickly. Thanks so much y'all!
Taylor Bird
Dec 05, 2021
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They were able to get my cat in within a few days when he had an ear infection and even though it wasn't typical, they figured out what was wrong quickly. A few days later his ear is doing much better. Our visit was very professional and low stress for our cat which was appreciated.
Denise Hatin
Sep 13, 2021
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Over the past few months I have brought in 3 different foster kittens. My anxiety was heightened by their varying issues. Affectionately Cats staff were AWESOME. for each case, they asked questions about history, examined them, provided immense amounts of reassurance, offered suggestions, and gave me information on possibilities, affordable tests to evaluate, and what to look for. I was pleased with their professionalism and attention to details that could become crucial in their care. AND EXAMS and vaccinations ARE important prior to spay or neuter surgery!
One kitten had an upper respiratory infection, which could have been an issue with his neuter surgery, which is now rescheduled! Thank you Dr. Kessler, for checking him out and making suggestions to help!
One kitten had an upper respiratory infection, which could have been an issue with his neuter surgery, which is now rescheduled! Thank you Dr. Kessler, for checking him out and making suggestions to help!
Claudia Gwilliam
May 18, 2021
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Our cat has been a patient at Affectionately Cats for five years and it has been the best veterinarian practice we have used for any pet. They are knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful, easy to reach and responsive. Our kitty has had excellent care and has also enjoyed boarding in their beautiful facility while we were on vacation. I highly recommend this feline veterinary practice.
Emily Pogozelski
May 07, 2021
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So glad to find a caring local vet to care for my anxious kitty! Even with covid precautions (curbside drop off/pickup) the entire team made us feel cared for. Clear communications and clearly everyone loves cats! My sweetie is home and snuggled up in my arms. Thank you to Dr. Miner for being so kind and compassionate. (Photos to show the team what she's like when she's calmer!)
