It's time to say goodbye, and it breaks my heart

Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

Easy! I don't go anywhere!

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that´s the solution!....

I should also say that when I saw the headline of this thread, I thought that your cat or cats were very old, or very sick, or very badly injured and that you had made the decision that having them put down was the last loving gift you could give them. When I found that you were just contemplating leaving them for a couple of days, my first thought was, "Oh, get a grip! They'll survive."

Originally Posted by Zane's Pal

When I found that you were just contemplating leaving them for a couple of days, my first thought was, "Oh, get a grip! They'll survive."

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Heres a chill pill for you and some vibes for your rude attitude

I don't go usually go anywhere either. I hate leaving them and I'm worried about them the entire time, even though I get my sister to stop by and check on them. There have been time where I have to go away for work which is a main reason I'm in the process of a career change. Especially now since my Blue needs a pill everyday now and will for the rest of her life. If we go anywhere for recreational purposes it's usually only overnight, two or three days at the most, but I don't like to do it. We have parrots too and they are a lot less independent then the cats are so we really can't leave for long.

Usually we have my dad coming over every day to make sure they are ok. But while my entire family was on a 10 day roadtrip in October, we took our kitties to PETSHOTEL, which is a pet resort that is through PETsMART. They LOVED it!!!! They were well taken care of. We were able to call ANY time of day to check up on them.

Although it was a little expensive, I'm glad they have wonderful places to take your pet while you are away.

My family is going on another roadtrip in October and it looks like we will be using PetsHotel again.

I wish it was as cheap as it will be our cockatiels... we take our birds over to my mom's house...for FREE!!!!! She cant watch the cats because she doesnt drive and we live about 15 miles away from her.

Lol... I actually agree with Zane's Pal, but I guess I wouldn't be as rude. I went to Europe for 15 days in June. My cats were looked after by my friends, and my family came by a few times to keep them company as well. I was having so much fun, I hardly worried at all. The cats stayed in the house with a daily checkin by my friends to top up food and water, the dogs went for a 15 day vacation at my horse boarding barn. All the animals were happy and healthy when I got back.

I honestly think that people would be missing out by worrying so much about their animals. I can't imagine never seeing the world, but at the same time, my animals are very well cared for.

Susie. They are probably counting the minutes until you leave so they can start the party.

Oops? Was I supposed to mention the party?

I think it's important to get away from time to time. Same with parents of young children - I think it's healthy for them to have an evening to themselves so they can go out, see a movie etc and have a break for a few hours.
As long as you make arrangements and have someone you trust coming into your home to look after your pets, then fine. That's responsible pet ownership and you're not just leaving them to fend for themselves without a second thought.

Originally Posted by Sohni

Lol... I actually agree with Zane's Pal, but I guess I wouldn't be as rude.

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I say what I think; if we are not allowed to express our opinions, what is the purpose of this board, anyway? You may call it rude; I call it forthright.

I love my Zane, but I don't think so much of myself to consider that I am the only person on the planet who can take care of him properly, nor that as long as he got food, water, shelter, and a clean litterbox that it matters to him all that much who provides them. He adjusted just fine when my father died and I took over caring for him, and he'd adjust just fine if something happened to me and someone else took over for me. Would he miss me? Yes, but he'd get over it.

I am lucky enough to have a great mom and stepdad that come by everyday for hours at a time to catsit. I call every other day or so just to ease my mind. They treat my two furbabies like grandkids

Also, Kitty is never happy to see me when I return (even after a week) because she is mad I guess. After a few days she loves me again. That just proves how great of care she gets while I'm gone.

One other thing: While in Las Vegas recently, I got up in the middle of the night, and watched my step so as not to step on kitteis in the hotel room. The cats have got me trained.

My dad, sister, and grandma all look after my babies while I'm away. My sister usually sends me a picture on my cell phone everyday so I still get to see them.... but I think it actually makes me miss them more. lol

I take a few pictures of them with my camera before we leave that I keep on there. My friend's sister typically house sits, but my Mom stops in and we talk off and on throughout the time we are away. It's never easy!

Originally Posted by Zane's Pal

I should also say that when I saw the headline of this thread, I thought that your cat or cats were very old, or very sick, or very badly injured and that you had made the decision that having them put down was the last loving gift you could give them. When I found that you were just contemplating leaving them for a couple of days, my first thought was, "Oh, get a grip! They'll survive."

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Yes, they will survivie...........but the love I have for my feline children is one of the strongest emtions I have, so to leave them even for a few days is very hard....... I think most people here understand how I feel............ If/when it comes time for me when they are old and I have to make decisions........I only pray those same people are here to help and comfort me.......