We are relatively new cat owners. When we go on vacation for a week or so, should we board the cats at the vet or have someone come by each day to feed them etc. Are they OK with being by themselves for most of the day for a week?
I had to laugh because my most precious things in life are my cats. I seriously have no other worldy goods...they can have my 19 inch tv from the 1990's.Originally Posted by yam102284
I'm the type of person who won't use a pet sitter. I don't care how bonded, insured, etc. they are, I don't want a stranger who I just met, coming into my house. I have way too much stuff in there that could be easily taken. We also don't know or trust anyone in the area to watch them. We have 2 friends, and we have given up on them, because she makes an excuse for not being able to feed them. It's not like we were asking for much. There are also no family close by to do it either. So for us, boarding them is the best option. You just have to find one you trust. We visited ours first, to make sure they were good, and tried them the first time and we loved how she cared for them.
Um, thanks, but, my cats are the most precious things in my life. But I don't want to choose a cat sitter, and come home and have my 42" plasma or laptop stolen from my house. Sorry, I just don't trust people. That's just my nature.Originally Posted by fifi1puss
I had to laugh because my most precious things in life are my cats. I seriously have no other worldy goods...they can have my 19 inch tv from the 1990's.
We have a friend and her husband who used to do it. They did it twice for us, and were very good. So we figured we'd have them do it. We had to be gone for 4 days, to a funeral, about 2 months ago, so we asked them. She gave me the excuse that she thought they were going to be visiting his parents. Okay, his parents live about 20 min away, they wouldn't be there all weekend. And they live literally two minutes away. Another time, her husband was having out patient surgery on Thursday and she couldn't come feed the cats, only once, on Saturday. So we gave up on them. Our nearest family is 1.5 hours away in Vermont. And no other friends in this area. So we have no other options.Originally Posted by fifi1puss
I totally agree about "friends" or neighbors. I just don't trust them to be consistent. They would probably miss a feeding and not give a hoot.I met with my sitter and got references and I know where she lives.So I feel pretty secure. Only other option for me would be my family but even then only one of my sisters would I trust with my 'kids', she loves them too as we got them together when we lived together. But she lives to far away also.
Exactly. That's why we like this place. She or her husband are there all the time, and they're not locked up in these little cages all day. The condos are actually really nice and spacious. The woman used to be a vet tech (I think)and has training and certification in case something were to happen. If you would like, I can send the pics or the link and you can just see what I'm talking about.Originally Posted by fifi1puss
I like the idea of an at home boarding. You can really see what kind of conditions they are going to be in and now that someone will be there at all times. Its good to have options. I haven't seen or heard of any situations like this in my area. Hmmmm.....maybe I should?