about Cat Naps Cattery

Cat Naps Cattery is the premier cat-exclusive boarding and grooming facility located in Hamilton, New Jersey. Each suite has been custom designed with relaxation and comfort in mind. Our Kitty Courtyard is a big hit with feline guests of all ages to get individualized playtime and cuddling. While we maintain a "home away from home" environment, we pay special attention to safety and cleanliness standards. 

We are conveniently located at 2750 Quakerbridge in Hamilton, at the intersection of Sadie Street, 0.2 miles from the Five Points intersection. Entrance and street parking are located on Sadie Street. 

Appointments and boarding pick up/drop off is by advanced appointment to allow our staff the most uninterrupted time to care for our kitty guests. We are open Monday - Saturday between 9:00am - 6:00pm. Tours are on select Saturday afternoons and can be setup by contacting us.

Email: hello@catnapscattery.com    

 Phone: (609) 545-2314

about Lynn Paolillo

As one of only a few hundred Certified Feline Master Groomers worldwide, Lynn does a lot more than just groom for the kitty population of central New Jersey. With almost 2 decades of grooming experience, she's obsessed with improving the lives of both cats and their owners through creating a positive relationship through grooming. After getting certified in 2011, Lynn’s been a Certifier and Instructor with the National Cat Groomers Institute since 2012. Her New Jersey business, Cat Naps Cattery, provides cat only boarding and grooming and the filming location of her popular TikTok cat grooming videos. When not up to her eyeballs in cat hair, she travels and teaches cat groomers at workshops, seminars, hands-on training and mentoring. Recently taught in Arizona, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, Queensland Australia and Alberta Canada.

  • Certified Feline Master Groomer (2011) and Instructor/Certifier (2012-present) with National Cat Groomers Institute

  • NCGI’s Representative with the Professional Pet Groomers and Stylists Alliance (2015-present)

  • Certified Feline Pet Care Provider & Advanced Feline Specialist (2018) with International Boarding & Pet Services Association

  • CPR & First Aid Certified with Red Cross (2011), Pet Emergency Education (2018) & Pet Tech (2024)

  • Consultant & Brand Ambassador with Chris Christiensen Systems on Cat Friendly Shampoos and Styling Products (since 2020)

  • Founding Member, Board of Directors and Membership Chair for the New Jersey Professional Pet Groomers Alliance (since 2020)

  • Nominated for Up & Coming Speaker, Barkleigh Honor Awards (2021)

  • Brand Ambassador with Refuresh Deshedding Tools (since 2024)

Published Articles

  • Wall Street Journal (featured)

  • VetStreet.com, PetCoach.com (interviewed)

  • Catster.com, Care2.com (interviewed)

  • Tulane University’s CatNip newsletter (interviewed)

  • Purrfect Pointers magazine (regular columnist)

  • Groomer to Groomer magazine (monthly columnist)

  • Pet Boarding & Daycare magazine

Podcasts & Online Events

  • Interviewed on Cat Chat Radio show (2019)

  • Interviewed on The Traveling Groomers podcast (2020)

  • Guest on The Jasmine Star podcast (2020)

  • Interviewed on The Happy Cat Hotel podcast (2021)

  • Speaker at the International Edmonton Cat Fest (2022)

  • Speaker at annual Bad Ass Cat Groomer Conference

  • Interviewed on All My Children Wear Fur Coats (2024)

Cat Grooming Projects

  • Cat Grooming Speaker at Hershey Groom Expo and Pet Boarding/Daycare Expo in Hershey, PA, the New England Grooming Show in Sturbridge, MA, Intergroom in Secaucus, NJ, Atlanta Pet Fair in Atlanta, GA, All American Grooming Show in Chicago, IL, Teton Grooming Expo in Salt Lake City, UT and SuperZoo in Las Vegas, NV

  • Cat Grooming Judge & Speaker at the Grooming Rally in Raleigh, NC

  • Author of the Handling Techniques for the Cat Groomer book

  • Creator of cat grooming online courses for National Cat Groomers Institute

  • Instructor and Lecturer at NCGI cat grooming school sessions (including Temperament & Handling, Breeds, Colors & Genetics, Feline Anatomy & Health and Grooming Demonstrations)

  • Author of articles, hand-outs, newsletters, brochures, business plan templates, private training and workshops for the National Cat Groomers Institute since 2012.

  • Instructional Cat Grooming Videos with the GroomSource educational app