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Post by seahorse on Dec 2, 2009 21:58:49 GMT
Under much pressure am going to see parents, sister nephews hubby etc at christmas. This mean my beloved JJ has to go in to a cattery plus I can not get him back to the Tuesday as Monday is a bank holiday and I have to work the Sunday is this a good idea and if so how do I help him adjust. Hes my baby and dont want him to upset. Any advice welcome ;D
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Post by sarah00000 on Dec 3, 2009 6:46:43 GMT
Must admit - mine have never been. We have a house sitter to look after the animals, so they can stay at home.
However, the catteries I have seen, look really nice. Much better than dog kennels.
Hope he is ok xx
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Post by Julie(luke3) on Dec 3, 2009 7:31:13 GMT
seahorse, have you not got a neighbour or friend that can call into the house to feed your cat? It would mean you wouldn't worry and be less stress for your cat xx
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Post by kayjayem on Dec 3, 2009 20:05:15 GMT
I was also going suggest getting a neighbour to look after him at home but if you can't and you think he will be stressed there is a thing called feliway which is a hormone spray which can be used to help in stressful situations eg travelling etc. You can get it in a difusser but obviously that wouldn't be practical but the spray has been quite successful with some of the clients cats at work who have used it.
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Post by sarah00000 on Dec 4, 2009 17:30:37 GMT
Yes, mine like the feliway difuser, it def calms them.
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Post by seahorse on Dec 4, 2009 22:54:01 GMT
oh help do not really know neighbours that well just want best for JJ last christmas refused to leave him made parents come to me, but am feeling guilty parents not getting any younger etc, think furbaby (JJ) will be less stressed in cattery than at home wondering where I am hes a very clingy cat, and I am a very clingy cat slave . just want the best for him
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Post by dancer on Dec 4, 2009 23:46:47 GMT
Ours go to a very good cattery & don't seem to mind - he might like a change of scenery & you'll probably be more worried than he is!
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Post by traffik on Dec 5, 2009 0:10:26 GMT
Bruce goes to his cat retreat twice a year, its very civilised, has his own suite a mezzanine area for sleepys(luxury laundered duvex, a lower area to dine, and an area to preen himself, mirror and classic fm, as standard, social activites playtimes with other residents, He stays normally for two weeks at a tenner a day which i thinks a bargain, knowing hez safe fed and secure. this retreat is very popular and hasto be booked a month in advance.!!
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Post by sarah00000 on Dec 5, 2009 6:29:42 GMT
Agree traffik, these catteries are like mini hotels. All heated and clean.
If you dont know your neighbours, I would go and see a few NOW, before they get booked up!
How long are you going away for?
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Post by ferret on Dec 5, 2009 9:32:44 GMT
my dad comes to feed my cats and the rabbits too while we are away ,
but i have used a cattery before when my Dad hasnt been available and they were fine , it was a lovely place and even my timid cat was very happy !
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Post by hacklover on Dec 5, 2009 22:42:49 GMT
I have done both, and with no problems too. CHeck out the cattery and make sure they are registered. Good luck
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Post by seahorse on Dec 6, 2009 22:35:48 GMT
ok deep breath have found a cattery I approve of for my fur baby, lovely runs and really nice girl who looks after them. I am sure she thinks I am mental with my list of concerns, cant help it JJ is very precious to me. the cats are allowed social time with each other if they want to which JJ will love as he a very social cat hes part of a lilttle posse in the eveing has even been know to bring friends home (not somting I encouage costs me enought to feed him let his friends am now looking forward to a stress free christmas
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