I am VERY depressed about spending Christmas alone, and my best friend who lives in Texas has invited me, and I REALLY want to go, but I'm afraid of leaving my 11yr. old cat alone. I've heard it's not a good thing to leave older cats in kennels. What should I do?
2007-12-01 15:59:00 · 9 answers · asked by PURR GIRL TORI 7 in Pets ➔ Cats
You guys are all right. She would be very lonely without me there. I love her like my child. (I can't have children) Thanks.
2007-12-01 16:11:02 · update #1
I'd only be gone for about four days maybe less. But now I don't think I could do that to her. Thanks for bringing me to my senses.
2007-12-01 16:11:51 · update #2
Also, I should have explained this better; my friend is 51 and VERY ILL. I don't even KNOW if he will make it. We have never met *in real life* but talk on the phone daily.
2007-12-01 16:13:16 · update #3
I am sure you can find somewhere nice to put your cat - but I am more concerned about you! - this "best friend" that you have never met!!! Are you sure you really know this person, enough to go off to be with him - I'm sorry, I don't know the full story, but it concerns me.And if this person is so ill, is he not in a hospital, or some medical care? What kind of Christmas will this be, with a possible terminally ill man you don't actually know?
2007-12-01 20:10:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of people take their pets to a kennel....sometimes they have no other choice. Don't feel too bad about leaving her, this may be the last time you can see your friend. Check out some kennels, some are really good and offer play time etc....others they just sit in a cage all day, not horrible but a nice kennel that is more like home would be more comforting for her....I say go, the cat will be fine for a few days.
2007-12-02 00:37:50 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to be responsible. you will not be alone on christmas because your cat will be with you. it is never a good idea to leave any cat at a kennel (or dog for that matter) they always appear better than they are and if you were your cat how would you feel if you companion abandoned you to strange people in an uncomfortable place. please do the right thing and do not leave your cat at a kennel. if it is only a couple nights you could leave your cat at home with plenty of food and a water fountain but it would be best since you have an older cat to enjoy the time you have together and spend your time with your cat.
2007-12-02 00:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by efilymniinmylife 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat is 12 and she does just fine for 31/2 days with my other two cats. I worry about them very very much, but leave enough food and water for them. Next time, I will have someone check in on them. That's what you should do, just have a friend or neighbor check in on kitty and have them promise to play with her a bit. It'll be a bit lonely for her, but animals are usually pretty resiliant. This is a hard decision for you to make, being that your friend is so ill. Good Luck
2007-12-02 00:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by The Cat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your home is the best place. And asking your vet is the best start, as they often have a list of reliable sitters who will come in and feed and care for your cat, for a reasonable fee. But, if you have a neighbor or a reliable friend who you can trust with the key to your place, you can ask them.
There are pet sitters you can find through an internet search. If you go that route, you want one that is bonded. It protects both you and them.
Most pet services will charge by the amount of effort you want for your cat. It can range from simply litter box emptying and feeding, to playing with your cat; and from once a day to more than once a day.
(I depend on my neighbors, and try and find ways to show my thanks for their assistance.)
2007-12-02 00:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by cat lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How long will you be gone? Can you have someone come in to check on the cat every day or so? There are even professional pet sitters that you can pay to stop in every day to change food, water, etc.
2007-12-02 00:06:51 · answer #6 · answered by That's not my name 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree, try to get someone to come in & take care of her. Where do you live? In Dallas (where I live) there are boarding places specifically for cats where they get 24 hr attention. or ask your vet for a recommendation. BTW, my cat lived to be 20 so yours can be considered "middle aged". Take your trip & make yourself feel better ! Merry Christmas!
2007-12-02 00:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by teriod 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can have someone check up on here while your gone to give her fresh food and water and some attention. But its best for her to stay at home if she is older.
2007-12-02 00:04:47 · answer #8 · answered by Whitney 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask a friend that the cat knows and is comfortable with to 'babysit' while you are away. In this way there is company for your pet.
2007-12-02 00:15:59 · answer #9 · answered by t-boy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋