I have 2 cats and I'm leaving to Eygpt next week for 5 days. My friend is temporary staying with her boyfriend . SHe told me that I can leave my cats at her apartment and she will check on them two times a day everyday. her and her bf live in the same area.My cats will be by themselves all day. Is that ok? I know they will have the apartment to themselves but will they be stressed? Their toys will be with them and also their basket that they sleep in so it can comfort them. I am worried. I am afraid that they wont play and move around as they r used to because they will be alone. WIl they be ok or should i cancel my trip. These are my babies and I dont want anything bad to happen to them. please help me.
BTW: One of my cats is deaf and goes crazy when he sees strange people. Thats why I am always so worried. Advantage is that my deaf cat is used to my friend.
2007-10-10 02:08:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats are less worried about your comings and going than if you moved them to a strange place. If your friend is responsible and consciencous (sic?) and does indeed check on them twice a day and sit and watch TV with them for 1/2 hour, they won't even be weird when you get home! Remind her to keep the box clean though!
2007-10-10 02:12:54 · answer #1 · answered by Rascalsmom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two kittens too and I leave them alone everyday in my apartment as I have a 9-6 job. I make sure that I leave a bowl full of catfood...a clean littertray and their basket and toys around and I know they wud be fine. And they are when I get home, only difference is you wouldnt be comin home for 5 days, but I feel if your friend has promised to check on them 2wice a day, thats more than fine coz they would keep each other company. I would worry only if there was one cat alone. If there are two cats, they are more happy with each other than they would be with you around. So relax and have a good trip.
2007-10-10 02:29:22 · answer #2 · answered by Pretty Toes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cats will be fine. I always worried about mine too. I left them once for 2 weeks and was worried sick the whole time. They were shy for a little while when the cat sitter came in but when they knew they were going to be fed, they got use to the idea of having my friend around. With the two of them, they will be company for each other. They will do some exploring of their new surroundings. The best case senario would be to leave them where they live and have your friend come over there to feed them. Cats are independant. When you come back it will be as if you never left them.
2007-10-10 02:19:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a vet but I think that your cats will be fine with your friend as long as she spends some time with them every day...cats are very independent and they do have each other to keep them company. Maybe your friend can stay at her own apt with the boyfriend during your vacation. The other option is to have them "boarded" depending on your area about 20 a day per cat..but you will know that some one will visit with them every day and that a vet is on hand in case they need something. Please don't cancel your vacation!! Have Fun
2007-10-10 02:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by kimmyg1967 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your cats will be fine. In fact they would be fine if you left them alone (no one checking on them) for 5 days. Of course as long as they had plenty of food and water.
I do this all the time when I go on vacation. Cats are very independent and they will have each other for company.
Don't worry. Go and have a good time.
2007-10-10 02:17:40 · answer #5 · answered by tamarack58 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How will you feel while you're all the way in Egypt and find your friend has bailed on her promise to you?!
HIRE a PROFESSIONAL petsitter. You will have piece of mind, and all will be well.
Most get 20 th 30 bucks a visit. You'd need them once a day.
Cats are usually just fine at home it's us that worry and carry on. I have to go away for 8 days, have an awesome petsitter, and I soooo don't want to leave my cats- like you I have one that's "different". Go on your trip, just make a better plan for your cats.
2007-10-10 02:14:19 · answer #6 · answered by Mimi B 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They will be fine, I leave my two cats by themselves whenever we go on vacation, they will either want more attention when you get back or they will be mad at you for awhile but they will be fine, trust me I feel the same way about my cats. I always worry for nothing and I also have a dog to worry about. but since someone is coming by that they know it will make it easier for them.
2007-10-10 02:13:43 · answer #7 · answered by Beth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go on vacation.
Cats sleep most of the day when nobody's there to keep them entertained, and she'll be looking in on them twice a day for cleaning litter boxes and getting food. They'll be fine for 5 days.
2007-10-10 14:05:35 · answer #8 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it would be ok to leave your cats on there own.
2007-10-14 01:37:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋