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What To Do With Cats While On Vacation
If there’s one thing I’m an expert at, it’s leaving cats at home on vacation. I have two cats – my children, the love of my life – and I abandoned them 15 years ago. *Sad montage of them watching me walk out of the driveway*
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I kept them indoors from three days to three months at a time and learned
From this experience. But most of all, being cats, they continue to learn new ways while I’m gone.
In this comprehensive post, I’ve collected the best tips, solutions and advice for managing each of your cats
Your anxiety level when you leave. While the post may cover a lot of things you already know and do, you’ll learn something new. I learned something, no doubt, in the most grueling way.
My Cats Are On Vacation When I’m Not.
Disclaimer: I may be a true expert on these topics, but I am not licensed. As always when it comes to pet-related issues, consult your veterinarian if you have serious questions. Lord knows I have speed dial.
No one is more familiar with the anxiety of leaving your pet behind when traveling than I am. Except for my therapist, who has to snap me out of my cat-focused corner every time I get ready to hit the road.
No matter how long or short your trip, leaving a pet behind is never easy. For this reason, I definitely go further than simply advocating pet ownership when it comes to leaving cats at home on vacation. So you can notice a common theme in this post.
While this is meant to be a practical post about helpful things you can do to make this time easier for your cats, it’s ultimately a guide to coping once your kids have left their furry destiny. Most of what I do to take care of them while I’m gone is more for my own sanity than for fun. Although there are a large number of all cardboard boxes.
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If you’d rather not leave your kids for too long, check out my post on quick trip planning tips to help you minimize your time out while maximizing its potential.
What you should do with your cat when you travel depends on several factors. First, how long will you be gone?
When my cat was young, I left her alone in the house for a few days without any problems (including some random registrations). They had enough food, water, trash, and each other for company. However, now that they are grown up, they need more of everything. More meal prep, more litterbox scooping, daily meds/supplements, etc.
My vet recommends not leaving your cat alone for more than 24 hours and the longer my cat is left the more she agrees. And for those times when you have to think about leaving your cats at home while you’re on vacation, here are some things you can do with them:
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If the ranking factor is how often they provide pet-related services, I have the best friends and family in the world. (Bless them!)
If you are away for a long time or have to leave at the last minute, see if a friend, family member or neighbor is willing to help you or at least give them a call. Or at
Since they are usually the people we trust the most with our homes and pets, the stress level of leaving our cats while traveling is very low. I once spent three months in Italy and a group of my friends took turns babysitting. My cat was still alive when I got home. I didn’t ask any questions.
However, if you travel like me, it will eventually become a burden on you and your friends and family. I don’t recommend this as a long-term solution.
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I have no experience with this as it is something I would never do personally. Yeah, I’m going to jump straight to the conclusion here.
Cats who have been together and run our entire household for 15 years. I can’t imagine taking them from their only place and locking them in a cage for a week in an environment I can’t control. Especially since they are older, set on their path, and already anxious.
Again, most of my advice is geared toward my own interests, not just my cat. Personally, boarding my cat is not a healthy decision
Boarding your cat is certainly an option used by many people, especially cats that need regular medical monitoring. Maybe it has to do with them starting young so it becomes the norm for them?
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Have you ever taken your cat out of town? I’d love to hear your experiences! (Comment below)
However, one solution to the problem of what to do with your cat when you travel that has completely changed my life is to hire a sitter.
It took me 15 years of taking care of cats to finally be able to check on the status of cats. If you think I’ve been worried before, try hiring a stranger from the internet to hang out at your house while you’re gone. It took me a long time to come to terms with it. And then I found Rover.
Although the name suggests that this is a site dedicated to dog owners, Rover.com is dedicated to all types of pet care. If you’re toying with the idea of hiring a cat sitter while you’re out of town, I recommend giving Rover a try.
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Long story short: I searched rover profiles for cat sitters near me. I was able to see their qualifications, the services they offer, their prices and most importantly, I was able to read their reviews. I found one
An angel sent from heaven who I truly trust to handle the concerns of an absent pet owner.
Cats love it. I love it and feel really lucky to have found it. He is responsible, reliable, intelligent, likeable and considerate. Her communication is excellent, she sends pictures of my cat from time to time, she is open and understanding of all my “cat rules” and is patient and understanding of my tendency to micromanage. I trust him 100% with my home and kids.
The Rover is a great platform and makes it so much easier when you leave the cats at home on holiday. The platform itself is incredibly easy to use and all graphics and information are clear. It’s a stress-free partnership.
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Finding a list of potential sitters is very easy. Just select “Cats” and “Quick Visit” and then enter your postcode. You will be shown a list of sitters near you and you can scroll through their profiles.
For me, the most important factors (if he is available for my date) are the reviews and the number of repeat customers. From there, you can send them private messages to ask questions or inquire about specific dates and/or services, etc.
The other reason I love the Rover is its connectivity. Through the Rover platform, you can connect with potential sitters without revealing your personal information. You can then message them at will and keep a record of everything in one place.
Additionally, when your babysitter arrives at your home, you will receive a text message and/or email letting you know that they have checked in and are at your home. You can get another when you check out.
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You’ll get an update on your Rover account with full details of the visit: what the sitter did, anything special they think you should know, the status of your cats, etc. . Micromanagers love constantly detailed accounts! Yes
Choosing Care.com over Rover was a no-brainer for me. In most cases, the same caregiver is registered at both sites. But what initially sent me to Rover was the fees.
You have to pay a monthly membership fee to use Care.com services, as if finding a cat sitter is going to be a monthly service you need? This part confuses me, Rover on the other hand only charges a one time fee every time you book a seat. And those fees
. To be honest, I’m not sure how Rover makes money, but I have 99 problems with cats and this isn’t one.
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You cannot interact with or receive anything from Caregivers on Care.com
