Leaving cat at home during vacation..

[neonsohc]

just like the title says. we are leaving our cat at home for about a week while we are on vacation. is there anything special we should do? we are getting self feeders before we go. is it alright o leave him alone this long or should we take him over to my g/f's parents house for the week?

travis

 

[hissy]

what about hiring a pet sitter or having someone you know come and check on them? A week is a long time to leave cats alone and anything can happen especially once they figure out that you aren't coming home anytime soon.

 

[weloveellie]

I think a week is a long time to leave your cat. If your gf's parents will watch him while you are gone, I think that is what you should do. Where are you going? Have fun!!!

 

[oscarsmommy]

We are going to South Carolina!

And yes my parents would watch them. But Trav failed to mention that my parents are also going to DC for a few days and have 3 cats of their own that are being taken care of.

 

[jennyr]

I would never leave mine longer than 24 hours without someone coming in to check on them and give them fresh food and water and scoop the boxes.

 

[oscarsmommy]

I definately would take him to my parents but he's not one to do well at all with change like this.

My parents will be gone for like 3 days and my mom and dad are going to come by and check on him and stay here for a few hours like when they come back for a few days. We will be gone for about a week. My mom is all for coming to keep him company for a few days though. So would that be ok even though it wouldn't be everyday?

 

[rosehawke]

About the longest I will leave my cat(s) is 2 nights. Any longer than that and they get boarded (or if I can find one, a sitter.)

Cindy
Mom to Narsil, Mithril and Kellie da Peke

 

[neonsohc]

ok well i guess her mom is coming over. we dont really have nay neighbors that i would trust in the apartment considering we just moved there a little bit ago.

 

[coaster]

Please update us on how it worked out when you get back.

 

[oscarsmommy]

We definately will let you know how it goes! Mom is supposed to come over Tuesday so we will know then.