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11 Answers  |  Asked By: steveh   1   

My girlfriend and I live together in an apartment and have 1 cat. We are planning on going away for about a week in September and are not sure what is the best thing to do with our cat.
We could take her to my girlfriend’s mom’s house (where she used to live), but they have 3 dogs. Although she used to live there with the 3 dogs, she is now used to living alone and I’m not sure if the change of environment and the dogs woudl be too much stress for her.
Would it be better to let her stay there for a week or to leave her at our apt. and have someone come in everyday to check on her, feed her, etc…?

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11 Answers
Answer 1
kitty

3

It would be best to let her stay home and have someone come check on her everyday.

If you don’t have a family member or friend that could help ask around at your vets office if they know any petsitters.

By: Kat   2630
 

Answer 2
kitty

2

It is better to leave her with somebody trustworthy.

 

Answer 3
kitty

2

When ever I go on a vacation I get someone to come over to my house to feed my cats, and clean the litterbox.

 

Answer 4
kitty

1

when i go away i ask my friend to watch my cats and feed them and do the litter box. but their are these kitty hotel things u should try them, my sis says their great with cats

 

Answer 5
kitty

1

When i go on vacation, i leave them at home, in their usual environment, where they are comfortable. And have a person, like a friend who knows your cat and has one or a pet sitting person come to your house while you are gone.

By: Garylucy   53
 

Answer 6
kitty

1

From what I’ve experienced with my cat, she hates changes in enviorments, and even though your cat might have lived there before, she’s probably used to your apartment now. It would be better to have someone you know to come in and check on her daily. If you move her to your girlfriend’s mother’s house, she might become stressed.

 

Answer 7
kitty

1

When I go away on vacation I have someone come everyday and feed and clean the litter box. Cats do NOT like changes in their lives so it is best to just have someone come everyday and take care of it.

By: Elsqueako   41
 

Answer 8
kitty

0

NO! you should not leave your cat w/ dogs. maybe you should take her w/ you. that is the best thing. and you cant leave her alone for a week.

By: jenice   254
 

Answer 9
kitty

0

You should probably give your cat to someone who has had expeirence and somebody you can trust. When you are on vaction, call every once in a while to make sure she is doing ok.

By: Kaat   22
 

Answer 10
kitty

-2

sounds like someone needs anouther chat room.

By: sammy82870   66
 

Answer 11
kitty

-3

SO U ARE A BOY?IAM

 

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kitty

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really ? sorry to get off subject. i agree with cat. taking a cat out of its home can scare it.

By: toby66   787
kitty

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i ment i agree with kat

By: toby66   787

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