I have to go away for 2wks & there is no one else to look after my cat, who will be just over 1yr old. I am really worried about leaving him in a cattery, but seem to have no choice. What are peoples thoughts, any hints on what to look out for?
Does anyone know any good cattery's in the Midlands area ??
2007-01-11 05:19:57 · 4 answers · asked by ak1 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
If you can, ask around. Word of mouth is the best way to find a great boarding facility. Be sure to visit the place before you need them... see what kind of accomodations they are giving the cats and all that. And ask them for references. If they're a good place, they should be highly praised by their customers. We have places in my area that range from small barren cages up to nice furnished rooms. Of course... you get what you pay for. The nice places aren't cheap.
A few days before you take them in, put a blanket on your bed that will go with them. That way they will have a blanket with your "scent" on it to help soothe them. Being away from home is always stressful for cats.
2007-01-11 05:30:07 · answer #1 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go visit the establishment and talk to the owner. I had a place I use to board my two at and they loved it. Then I moved and had to leave them some other place. They came so traumatized. I have a cat sitter than comes in every day when I am gone and feeds them and dips the litter box. A good cattery is well worth the money.
2007-01-11 05:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by mmuscs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to do your research on specific places which you may have in mind. Try dropping in without an appointment. I have not had good luck. In one place my cats came home infested with fleas. The other time they were so unhappy and miserable the owner said she didn't think they would survive. Not pleasant for any of us.
I realized a few years ago that taking my cats outside the home when I was on holidays was too upsetting for them. They had to deal with a new place, smells, sounds, etc., as well as my absence so I started getting a house sitter to come in.
This worked out so well for all of us. First of all the cats are in their own home so your absence isn't so traumatic. It is much cheaper than boarding them. I found a woman who lived a short distance from me who would come in once a day. Feed them, change the water, play with them and clean the litter. I also left the radio on for them. She was actually someone who did house sitting and watered plants, etc. If you decide to do this, you need to get references. In some areas these house sitters are bonded.
Just a thought.
2007-01-11 05:28:19 · answer #3 · answered by HeatherFeather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iti s a horrible thought but my 2 were OK in the cattery for 2 weeks
2007-01-11 06:41:44 · answer #4 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋