About us

Meet Sylvia Goncalves

Sylvia’s love, dedication and passion for cats led to her founding the Non Profit Organisation, Persian Cat Rescue Durban in 2010.

The Sleep Over Boarding Cattery was born out of a genuine love and passion for taking care, of not only persian cats, but all cats, in the absence of their “parents”. 

Sylvia has a special place in her heart for special needs and high care cats - this skill has been developed in her non-profit, Persian Cat Rescue Durban, which has successfully rescued, rehabilitated and rehomed more than 500 cats over the last 15 years, many of which have had disabilities and complex medical issues.

If you need someone you can truly trust with many years of experience, then this would be Sylvia Goncalves.

Caring team at Persian Cat Grooming Durban.

“A Cat Hotel must be beautiful, and one must feel the love, nurture and care. It's that simple.”

— Sylvia Goncalves

Trust at a Glance

Meet Patrick Xaba

Patrick is employed full time and has 8 years veterinary experience. He is gentle and kind and totally trustworthy.

Gentle care and kind people at The Sleep Over Boarding Cattery