So a few of you know that last year I had begun renovations when a bunch of health issues occurred with the Ferals that I care for. Three of them we're brought inside permanently and the renos had to stop to allow for that.
Well it eventually had to begin again - and so it is.
The upstairs flooring isn't an issue, sure lots of noise but they will hide and be far enough away from the action for it not to be that big of a concern. The downstairs is dry wall mudding etc and I have a plan in place for the dust. Not perfect - but I think I can make it work. (Suggestions welcome here too)
Right now some of the repair work we've manged to muddle through - though the internet has been spotty and probably will be for a bit. (Hence why I've not been here a lot of replied as fast. I can read half the time but not post) *sigh* Hopefully that will be fixed soon.
It's the kitchen that I think may be more of an issue. That's happening in 4 -8 weeks. The process for me has been stressful but for them... yikes.
There us a doorway being filled in and a wall being removed and rebuilt half way. It will be completely gutted, so cabinets gone etc. The noise and voices of a lot of new people will absolutely stress them.
I can put them in a back room but there is no avoiding this kind of noise and disruption. I have Gabepentin and I do plan on giving them that - at least for the days the walls are being done and the day of the tear out. I have a speaker set up for them so I can play them music to help.
Any other ideas? These are still very,very skittish cats and easily spooked and stressed with anything new. I mean if the doorbell rings they head for the hills - even after a year. Same with new voices, back door opening too. Gonzo.
Well it eventually had to begin again - and so it is.
The upstairs flooring isn't an issue, sure lots of noise but they will hide and be far enough away from the action for it not to be that big of a concern. The downstairs is dry wall mudding etc and I have a plan in place for the dust. Not perfect - but I think I can make it work. (Suggestions welcome here too)
Right now some of the repair work we've manged to muddle through - though the internet has been spotty and probably will be for a bit. (Hence why I've not been here a lot of replied as fast. I can read half the time but not post) *sigh* Hopefully that will be fixed soon.
It's the kitchen that I think may be more of an issue. That's happening in 4 -8 weeks. The process for me has been stressful but for them... yikes.
There us a doorway being filled in and a wall being removed and rebuilt half way. It will be completely gutted, so cabinets gone etc. The noise and voices of a lot of new people will absolutely stress them.
I can put them in a back room but there is no avoiding this kind of noise and disruption. I have Gabepentin and I do plan on giving them that - at least for the days the walls are being done and the day of the tear out. I have a speaker set up for them so I can play them music to help.
Any other ideas? These are still very,very skittish cats and easily spooked and stressed with anything new. I mean if the doorbell rings they head for the hills - even after a year. Same with new voices, back door opening too. Gonzo.
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