Is it okay to leave my cat with an unfamiliar person for 3 weeks?

He will still like you, however I would suggest you have the pet sitter come every day and make sure that the pet sitter talks to your kitty and also give him some cuddles if he wants them. Zeke will miss you, but he will be very happy to see you when you get back.

I’m sure they will be fine. They have been there before, and they have each other. There will be a short adjustment period when you get them back home but they will probably enjoy their vacation. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for your kittens.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I think it might be best to hold off on getting a cat until your job changes and you are home more. I wouldn't suggest leaving any animal for that many days every week. There would be lack of bonding and what if the cat gets sick while you are away. You would have to pay someone every week to come daily to feed the cat and clean the litter box. Personally I recommend waiting. I wish you the best!

I'm sure Callie will miss your husband while you are on vacation, but cats do well when their "people" leave them for a period of time. I always recommend having someone take care of your cat in your house. Callie may or may not come out for this person, but that is always better than boarding a nervous cat at a kennel. Keeping her routine as much the same as possible is ideal. I would also recommend trying to decrease stress by adding a Feliway Diffuser ( https://www.feliway.com ) to your house. This is a calming pheromone that will work for a month. If you have any other specific questions, please feel free to post again with more details and one us will be happy to try to help you. Good luck! Thanks for using PetCoach.

A three month vacation sounds lovely! Caboodle won't forget you. When I moved to New Zealand years ago, I couldn't take my cats and dogs with me right away, and they had to come a few months later. They stayed with family, and they did not forget me. I'd bring Caboodle over to your friend's house for visits before you go so he gets used to the new environment. I hope this helps!

Hi. It sounds like you're trying hard to do what is best for Daisy. Some of it depends on her personality, some cats enjoy traveling and new places. I've known several that travelled the country in an RV! That said if you do bring her with you there are certain things you should do for her health and safety. First make sure she is up to date on vaccines and parasite prevention. This is to protect her as she may come into contact with other animals on travels. I would also ensure that she is spayed, as an intact female will try to get outside every heat cycle. She could get lost or injured if this happened someplace she was somewhere unfamiliar. Also, please make sure she has a collar with your cell phone number and I would recommend a microchip as well. If she doesn't enjoy the new places, consider someone to come to your house while you are gone to care for her and keep her company. In these cases, sometimes a companion cat helps ease boredom if people are absent for long stretches. I wouldn't recommend leaving her for more than 24 hours without someone checking food, water and litter boxes.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cats. They would likely enjoy being able to stay in their own home while you are on vacation. If your neighbor can check on them twice per day, this is most likely a good solution. She can provide food and water, clean their litter boxes and most importantly provide social interaction. Be sure to give her your veterinarian's contact information in case the need arises. The only other consideration would be to board the cats. They would receive more supervision, but it can be a stressful scenario for a cat to be kennels. I hope this information helps!