WebCam

Now you are able to arrange for a webcam to be installed in your cat's suite. The webcam allows you to have a "virtual visit" with your cat from anywhere in the world. All you need is internet access and a web browser. Imagine the peace of mind you will experience when you can logon any time you want and see what your cat is doing! You can even control the camera - pan, tilt, zoom to get the view you desire. If you want, you can even save a snapshot to your computer. Your webcam is also private. You will be given a logon ID and password so only you can view your camera.

The cost for the webcam service is only $5.00 per day.

Here's a snapshot from a webcam in one of our boarding suites (note: you will see video when viewing your live camera).

Viewing the camera from Windows

When you request webcam service, we will provide you with your unique Logon ID and Password. We will also give you an instruction sheet to take with you. The following is a summary of what you need to do to access you camera:

1. Type the camera's internet address into your browser's address bar and hit Enter.
2. You will be asked for your Logon ID and password.
3. Select the "Single" tab at the top of the screen (stands for single camera view).
4. The 1st time you visit from a computer you may be asked if it's OK to install and to Run an ActiveX control (this is the software that allows you to view the camera video). Some browsers will pop-up a message box asking for permission, others will display a message just below the browser's address bar. Depending on the browser and it's security settings, you may not get a message and the software will automatically load.
5. The camera video will then start to play.
6. You can increase the picture size by clicking 640X480 in the Resolution drop down box on the left side.
7. You can pan and tilt the camera by using the arrows on the left pane, or even easier just click on the picture and the camera will move to point at that spot.
8. You can Zoom larger by Right Clicking on the top half of the picture or Zoom smaller by Right Clicking on the bottom half of the picture.
9. You can capture a snapshot of the video by clicking the camera icon just above the picture. The snapshot will appear in a new window. You can save this image by Right Clicking on the picture and selecting "save image as" on the pop-up menu.

Viewing the camera from a Mac

Follow the same instructions as above. Depending on your browser and OS version, some of the functionality may not be available. Specifically, you may or may not be able to use the controls on the left pane to control the camera.

Viewing from a Smart Phone

Most Smart Phones, like the IPhone, can view snapshot images from the camera. Just append "/mobile" (without the quotes) to the camera's address.

We work with the Evergreen Animal Protection League (EAPL) and coordinate Kitten Adoptions. When a camera is not reserved in one of our boarding suites, we keep the camera in our Kitten Room. The kittens you see are available for adoption. If you are interested in adopting a kitten please visit the EAPL website and fill out an adoption application. Not all of our kittens are kept in the Kitten Room. Many are in foster homes. The EAPL website has pictures of all of the kittens that are available for adoption.

Click Here to View the Kitten Camera (Note: If you are asked for a Logon ID & Password, the camera is not currently available).

You may be asked permission to install & run an ActiveX control (this is the software that allows viewing the camera).