What to do with cat while traveling

[Anonymous]

I board my cat. Tour the facility and ask questions. Do the cats get out for playtime every day? What kind of attention do they get? We found a place that has free play every day and staff interact with the cats one on one. You can also purchase extra playtime/cuddletime/grooming services. It is light filled, there are cat trees to climb on, and they will feed your cat's food if you bring it. Peace of mind is worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I board my cat. Tour the facility and ask questions. Do the cats get out for playtime every day? What kind of attention do they get? We found a place that has free play every day and staff interact with the cats one on one. You can also purchase extra playtime/cuddletime/grooming services. It is light filled, there are cat trees to climb on, and they will feed your cat's food if you bring it. Peace of mind is worth it.

Op This sounds nice. Her vet offers boarding and she has her first vet appt. next week (I told y'all she was new), so I'll ask to see the facility and will keep it in mind for the future. I think for now, I am still a little concerned because she's so new, my issue with boarding is less cleanliness of the facility and more she's very shy and was just adopted/I don't want her to think I'm dumping her off like her last family did

[Anonymous]

Op here - thank you, everyone. Ultimately my only concern with boarding is, as I said above, less staff or facility and more this poor baby was just adopted and probably is scared she'll be dropped off at a shelter again soon. In order to reduce her anxiety, I am going to get a sitter for her. Currently looking for the perfect sitter for her - have found a couple of nice young women in my apartment complex who might be interested Thank you all for your help!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I board my cat. Tour the facility and ask questions. Do the cats get out for playtime every day? What kind of attention do they get? We found a place that has free play every day and staff interact with the cats one on one. You can also purchase extra playtime/cuddletime/grooming services. It is light filled, there are cat trees to climb on, and they will feed your cat's food if you bring it. Peace of mind is worth it.

Op This sounds nice. Her vet offers boarding and she has her first vet appt. next week (I told y'all she was new), so I'll ask to see the facility and will keep it in mind for the future. I think for now, I am still a little concerned because she's so new, my issue with boarding is less cleanliness of the facility and more she's very shy and was just adopted/I don't want her to think I'm dumping her off like her last family did

Asking the vet is a great idea. You can also cross check that with ratings from community magazines of local businesses. That’s how we found our place and our cats have all done well there, even our anxious kitty.

[Anonymous]

I have two cats and echo the call for a cat sitter. He/she can feed the cats, change their water, and empty the litterbox. As a bonus, if you ask they'll usually bring your mail in too.

[Anonymous]

Cat sitter for sure. Much less stressful for cats. They get attached to places so removing them from their territory is stressful.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I board my cat. Tour the facility and ask questions. Do the cats get out for playtime every day? What kind of attention do they get? We found a place that has free play every day and staff interact with the cats one on one. You can also purchase extra playtime/cuddletime/grooming services. It is light filled, there are cat trees to climb on, and they will feed your cat's food if you bring it. Peace of mind is worth it.

Op This sounds nice. Her vet offers boarding and she has her first vet appt. next week (I told y'all she was new), so I'll ask to see the facility and will keep it in mind for the future. I think for now, I am still a little concerned because she's so new, my issue with boarding is less cleanliness of the facility and more she's very shy and was just adopted/I don't want her to think I'm dumping her off like her last family did

Asking the vet is a great idea. You can also cross check that with ratings from community magazines of local businesses. That’s how we found our place and our cats have all done well there, even our anxious kitty.

Do you mind sharing the name of that facility? Tia!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have two cats and echo the call for a cat sitter. He/she can feed the cats, change their water, and empty the litterbox. As a bonus, if you ask they'll usually bring your mail in too.

Ditto. We also have 2 cats and always get a cat sitter. Works great.

[Anonymous]

Definitely do not board her.

Cats thrive on familiarity & to drop a cat off at a boarding place just messes all that up.

Hire a professional cat sitter if you do not know any neighborhood teens or family members who would enjoy your cat while gone.

Trust me on this > most if not all cats would not like being taken out of their own home.

[Anonymous]

I've done pet sitters in the past, including having people stay at the house, but as my cat has gotten older, he has become increasingly demanding about going outside. This summer, we will board him while we're away because I know he will be safe.

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Anonymous wrote:I board my cat. Tour the facility and ask questions. Do the cats get out for playtime every day? What kind of attention do they get? We found a place that has free play every day and staff interact with the cats one on one. You can also purchase extra playtime/cuddletime/grooming services. It is light filled, there are cat trees to climb on, and they will feed your cat's food if you bring it. Peace of mind is worth it.

Op This sounds nice. Her vet offers boarding and she has her first vet appt. next week (I told y'all she was new), so I'll ask to see the facility and will keep it in mind for the future. I think for now, I am still a little concerned because she's so new, my issue with boarding is less cleanliness of the facility and more she's very shy and was just adopted/I don't want her to think I'm dumping her off like her last family did

Asking the vet is a great idea. You can also cross check that with ratings from community magazines of local businesses. That’s how we found our place and our cats have all done well there, even our anxious kitty.

Do you mind sharing the name of that facility? Tia!

Perfect Pet Resort in Lothian, MD. It's a drive but we love it.