Anyone have experience in boarding their cat(s)?

This is quite a dilemna. I have had to face that situation myself with my two male cats. Have you tried to find a neighbor who would stop in a few times during the week. I did that once. There is a "pet nanny" in my area who comes every day when I am away. Check with the vets offices in your area, they might know of someone who will take care of your cat while you are away. Some vets actually accomodate cats while owners are away...

Hi. Well I have only ever done it once and would say never again. The place came highly recommended, and I went to visit it before we went away, but both my cats (this was 20 years ago, so not the ones I have now), came back with coughs and colds that they had picked up there. I am actually lucky - my best friend from school days loves cats, but can't have any in the apartment complex where she lives, - so whenever we go away, she comes and stays here, thus meaning my cats can stay in their own environment with someone they know and trust, and the house gets looked after too. I know there are good places out there - a work colleague of mine left hers in one quite recently when she had to go into Hospital for a week, and they were fine. It's just a matter of shopping around. Good luck.

I, myself, wouldn't board my cats however there are people who have. I'd be afraid they'd run away once I got them home again or be so traumatized that they'd never be themselves again but that's my fears and don't know if they're real or not. For what I know, the cages are small and the cats can't get any exercise that they need. However, have you ever thought about pet sitters? There may be some in your phone book but it may be wise to get some references before deciding if that's the route you want to take. That way your cats will have the luxury of being at home where they know where they are and feel comfortable most.