Cat

July 7, 2008 9:20am CST
I am going away on holiday soon (yay) but I have a pet cat. So I decided to put him in a cattery but I just feel so guilty leaving him all alown am I doing the right thing? If so is there any way to make my cat more settled in when I leave him there?
2 responses
mcat19
@mcat19 (1357)
• United States
7 Jul 08
Is it possible for someone to come to your house and tend to your kitty? If not, the best place for him is a cattery. They know cats best. Let them know what food he's been eating and leave an article of clothing that you have worn like a t-shirt so it has your scent. That will make him feel more at home. If he has some favorite toys, give them to him there also. I'm sure he will be fine. Years ago I left my cat at a cattery. She wasn't nice to the people who cared for her, but she was fine when she got home.
kayayee
@kayayee (38)
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7 Jul 08
I am also worried that when I get him back he will be really disturbed as when I go out for a while so how will he react when I leave him for a week. I have visited a few cattery's and they seen very nice and I think I will bring along a few toys :)
mcat19
@mcat19 (1357)
• United States
7 Jul 08
The most important thing is to leave something with your scent like a t-shirt you haven't yet washed. He may ignore you a few days, but he will love you again very soon.
luvstochat
@luvstochat (6907)
• United States
7 Jul 08
Do you have a friend or family member who you trust leaving a key to your house with? If so you could leave your kitty at home and have someone stop in and feed and pet your kitty daily.
kayayee
@kayayee (38)
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7 Jul 08
I do but my friend is allergic to animals so that option wouldn't work but thanks all the same :)