I am moving to a new city next month and I have a job interview Monday for a great position in the new city with my current company. Eek! Wish me luck!
Without counting my chickens before they hatch, the hiring manager seems very enthusiastic about me and one of her former colleagues sent me a great recommendation. I just found out about the interview today, which means she is moving fast and that is a good sign.
However, I know for a fact that the hiring manager for this position wants it to start 8/12, but we are not moving until 9/1. That means I would be staying with my boyfriend during that time so that I do not have to commute 4 hours (round trip) each day. I need help figuring out what to do with the kitties during this time. Here are the options:
Option A - Leave them at my current house. This would mean for 5 days and 5 nights. (Sunday night through Thursday night, Monday day through Friday day.) I would have someone come at least twice during this period (leave out dry for them) or more if I can get someone to commit (feed them wet). I don't like this option for a number of reasons:
Note: Options like professional pet sitter or boarding are not possible due to cost.
Thoughts????
PS for mods - I had no idea where to put this so feel free to move it if the Cat Lounge isn't appropriate. Thanks!!!
However, I know for a fact that the hiring manager for this position wants it to start 8/12, but we are not moving until 9/1. That means I would be staying with my boyfriend during that time so that I do not have to commute 4 hours (round trip) each day. I need help figuring out what to do with the kitties during this time. Here are the options:
Option A - Leave them at my current house. This would mean for 5 days and 5 nights. (Sunday night through Thursday night, Monday day through Friday day.) I would have someone come at least twice during this period (leave out dry for them) or more if I can get someone to commit (feed them wet). I don't like this option for a number of reasons:
- I have not had great luck with finding reliable family members (even my own mother) to remember to come feed the cats which is the main reason I had put them back on dry food so that I knew they would eat.
- Most people who have helped feed the cats don't give them any kind of interaction, sit with them or pet them, etc. This is a long time for them to essentially be alone.
- We are still struggling with the boys ganging up on Joni to extreme measures and I don't want to leave her to their mercy for five days.
- Risk of the cats being discovered by the landlord and having to move them out of the apartment or pay a fine or both.
- Boyfriend's house is not suitably cat-proofed. We can work on this between now and 8/12 but it is not ideal.
- Moving the cats twice in three weeks. I'm not sure how much the move will traumatize them but I can't imagine this would go smoothly.
Note: Options like professional pet sitter or boarding are not possible due to cost.
Thoughts????
PS for mods - I had no idea where to put this so feel free to move it if the Cat Lounge isn't appropriate. Thanks!!!
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