Need help convincing Mom not to keep our 17 yr old cat, alone at home for one week.
After reading a few valuable treads today, i decided to gather some opinions, regarding our much loved 17 year old family cat.
Neels actually belonged to my late Dad...been his shadow for many years (Dad unfortunately passed away two years ago) My Mom is doing an excellent job taking care of Neels, but when it comes to holiday times, my concerns start. She simply cannot see any need of having a pet sitter come over for 7 days or taking Neels to his regular Cat hotel. Mom is convinced he would much rather prefer to stay at home alone, with only the house worker coming in once a day to change the sand box and provide new food.
It breaks my heart to know that even thow Neels is safe, he is all alone in that big house of theirs, with only the radio playing for company and comfort. I strongly believe 7 days is too long & will be emotionally difficult for Neels handle. I live in another province and unfortunately cannot fly over that often.
I am out of words to say to convince my Mom not to leave our Cat alone... need some facts or proffesional opinions regarding leaving a senior cat alone in a dubble story house for seven + days. My Mom think i am neurotic and unnecessary worried. Sadly my sister, my husband and some of her friends agree with her, and it feels like inam the only one fighting for the welfare of the cat. Neels has always been Dad’s shadow, a bit of a loner but more than happy just to be indoor, around family. He knows the House worker but she does not pick him up or stay for very long. Usually just come in, early mornings to check.
I flew down about a year ago, while Mom was away for a week or so. Found Neels hiding under furniture, being very unsure and not grooming himself at all.
While my Dad was alive, these holiday trips were less often and Neels was taken to an excellent Cat hotel while they were on holiday. No problems at all. Now that Mom is alone she often goes sight seeing with friends and Neels is left at home. According to her, he prefers staying at home, moving freely in his own familiar space, than to be taken to the hotel. She is covinced he will be ok. My head and heart tells me it is wrong and cruel to leave him alone for more than 4 days.
Forgive me for the lengthy explanation, just reslly need a bit of “ammunition” that might convince Mom to rather use a cat sitter or the regular Cattery.
Thank you for reading- i really think this is an excellent, sincere and educational forum.
After reading a few valuable treads today, i decided to gather some opinions, regarding our much loved 17 year old family cat.
Neels actually belonged to my late Dad...been his shadow for many years (Dad unfortunately passed away two years ago) My Mom is doing an excellent job taking care of Neels, but when it comes to holiday times, my concerns start. She simply cannot see any need of having a pet sitter come over for 7 days or taking Neels to his regular Cat hotel. Mom is convinced he would much rather prefer to stay at home alone, with only the house worker coming in once a day to change the sand box and provide new food.
It breaks my heart to know that even thow Neels is safe, he is all alone in that big house of theirs, with only the radio playing for company and comfort. I strongly believe 7 days is too long & will be emotionally difficult for Neels handle. I live in another province and unfortunately cannot fly over that often.
I am out of words to say to convince my Mom not to leave our Cat alone... need some facts or proffesional opinions regarding leaving a senior cat alone in a dubble story house for seven + days. My Mom think i am neurotic and unnecessary worried. Sadly my sister, my husband and some of her friends agree with her, and it feels like inam the only one fighting for the welfare of the cat. Neels has always been Dad’s shadow, a bit of a loner but more than happy just to be indoor, around family. He knows the House worker but she does not pick him up or stay for very long. Usually just come in, early mornings to check.
I flew down about a year ago, while Mom was away for a week or so. Found Neels hiding under furniture, being very unsure and not grooming himself at all.
While my Dad was alive, these holiday trips were less often and Neels was taken to an excellent Cat hotel while they were on holiday. No problems at all. Now that Mom is alone she often goes sight seeing with friends and Neels is left at home. According to her, he prefers staying at home, moving freely in his own familiar space, than to be taken to the hotel. She is covinced he will be ok. My head and heart tells me it is wrong and cruel to leave him alone for more than 4 days.
Forgive me for the lengthy explanation, just reslly need a bit of “ammunition” that might convince Mom to rather use a cat sitter or the regular Cattery.
Thank you for reading- i really think this is an excellent, sincere and educational forum.