is it OK to leave the cat alone in the house for two months???

Question

We have a cat who we will be leaving for 2 months alone in the house. my uncle will check on him daily to feed and pet him, for 1month, and for the next month there will a be specialized lady who will visit him daily. is it ok to leave him alone for that long? will he go insane from loneliness and lack of love? i'm really worried about him, since he's a very spoiled cat who loves to be cuddled and held.should i be ?

Answer 1

i agree with tigger ... 2 month of you being away the cat is definitely going to have issues maybe if you have your uncle stay @ your house every other night or even everynight just going home to his place to check on it and pick up his mail and get others to stop by too
give him lots of company maybe he won't notice your missing quite as much
~aj~

Answer 2

Tough question, really tough.
With some preperation it should be ok.
This is one reason, maybe the only reason, I've always had a second animal.They would always be able to provide each other company.
Your cat knows your uncle? It'll be important that the cat associates you and your uncle as an integral part of his domain.
The lady too.
If you could have your uncle carry something heavily scented of you when he came to feed and pet him, that would help.
The same with the women.
Leave articles of your worn, well scented clothing near or covering areas where he sleeps as well.
Coming back after 2 months is going to traumatize him as much as your leaving, so be prepared. Cats are an extremely sensitive animal. When you return it may be best if you were to sit on the floor and let him work his way to you.It is very likely he's going to be very upset. Expect the possibility of being yelled at,
scratched, bitten or simply ignored. It's even possible he might cry and look for a place to hide until he can handle his excitment at your having returned. Give him a little space, sit near him and repeat his name softly.
Good luck.

Answer 3

I think it will be OK if... You're sure someone will be there everyday. That person (uncle) will notice if kitty isn't eating or acting strange. I hope they can spend a little time to give a head scratch, and a tummy rub. I would check around to to make sure all pestcides and cleaning products are out of kitty's way. Cats do not require near the attention as dogs. Actually most cats don't give a sh*t. As long as you are confident in the house calls to check on Kitty. I'm with you. The vet office for boarding would be worse I think. And most wouldn't want to take kitty to their home, If kitty could talk, he'd say let me stay home,..where I'm familair with everything. His toys and sleeping places are at home, not in some strangers house. I would maybe leave a radio on low. I think it'll all be fine, let us know when you get back, and do tell how kitty was. Have a safe trip.

Answer 4

Under no circumstances would this be okay. I hate to admit this but I had an emergency once and had to be gone for a lengthy period of time. I had someone come in and change the litter, feed and water my cat and play with her a bit but when I got home she was sitting on the chair with a wild look in her eyes and she was crying like I had never heard before. Her fur wasn't soft and fluffy like it had been and she had lost considerable weight. I will never forget it and it has been 15 years ago. I feel sick just writing about it. Had I had 2 cats it might not have been so bad but one cat alone is not right. Please don't do this. Especially if he loves to be cuddled and held. Things do come up and though you will have to be gone, as I did, do make arrangements for someone to take the cat in or stay with your cat. Had I known that would happen to my cat I would have paid a hundred times what I did to a part time care taker for a full time care taker. To see how she recovered with just love and attention was amazing and she lived to the ripe old age of 14 but I will never get over the heart break I felt. Cats may be independent but once they have that tender loving care they can't get along without it.

Answer 5

Geez, some people are just being mean about this. You obviously really care for your pet. He'll probably be fine, and that whole dying of a broken heart crap? Cats are so aloof he'll probably pretend he doesn't even notice when you come home. Just as long as he is getting affection from somebody he should be fine. And if you're really worried just call your uncle every couple of days and ask about your cat's behavior. Make sure that the people caring for him while your away will actually play with him and give him affection in addition to feeding him and giving him fresh water. Some people leave their kids for longer periods of time than two months and no one says squat about that so people should really lay off on guilt tripping you. Good luck!

Answer 6

Not good. Cats love to be loved and spending 15 mins a day with a person who might just drop by while in a hurry isn't enough for them. You can ask some one to come watch a movie at your place and have the cat on their lap throughout the film. This will do every 2 days or something. Or you could ask your friends/relatives to have your cat over when your away for these 2 months. Or if you could have him go to a "Cats' hotel" at some vet, but that's costly. I'm leaving my cat for a month and I'm going crazy to find someone reliable to take care of her because my driver just leaves her and forgets to feed her at times!!! :(

Answer 7

2 months is a long time to leave a pet alone in the house. And it would be really bad for a cat who's used to having a lot of attention, as yours seems to be.

He *might* be all right with daily visits from your uncle and the pet-sitter. But you will have a hard time convincing him that you won't abandon him again.

Answer 8

Could your uncle take him in?

Actually, cats do adjust to many situations. Chances are, the cat will do fine. They are, by nature, very independent creatures.

You may want a back-up plan (like the uncle or another relative) to be able to keep the cat if he's not adjusting, though.

Answer 9

He'll get very lonely and act out. Maybe you can try to find him a foster family for the time your away, especially if he needs a lot of attention. I found an older gentleman to take care of my cat while I was going through a bad time. He was very good to her, and when I got back on my feet, he gave me the cat back without a problem.

Answer 10

You shouldnt worry to much. When my cat was only 1we had to go to Florida and shes so spoiled but she was totally fine when we came back. I had to have my grandpa feed her & stuff but just make sure your uncle doesnt just do that but he might want to pet the cat for a little bit. It will help so it doesnt feel as lonely as it would.

Answer 11

I would have a friend or relative take him to their house for the time you will be away. The cat will get very lonely, wonder where you are, may not eat right and could die from grief. They do not understand that you will be coming back.