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3catwoman3

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8. "...would be leery of a stranger in my house..." Understandable, but might be worth considering...

Fri Nov 14, 2025, 02:25 PM

Nov 14

...if you can find the right people. We have used a pet sitting service for our 4 cats the last 3 times we've traveled, and been extremely pleased. The woman who owns the business has designed an impressively professional website, which is very detailed and thorough. She has a few people working with her, and they are all vetted. We have them come twice a day, and each time the pet sitter sends an email with pictures of each cat and comments about the visit.

I don't know where you live, but I'm going to suggest taking a look at the website of the company I use. It could serve as a standard by which to judge services where you are, should you ever want to think about it. The service I've been so pleased with is called Pause For Pets, and the link is pause-for-pets.com. Also, your veterinarian might have some trusted recommendations.

Sounds like your kitties were thrilled to have you back.

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I had to board my cats while I was on my cruise. [View all] MIButterfly Nov 14 OP

Promise you will never leave is again! 1WorldHope Nov 14 #1

They've heard that before. 😀 Mblaze Nov 14 #3

Actually knew someone justaprogressive Nov 14 #2

We went on a cruise and left our kitties crud Nov 14 #4

LOL! I guess she told you! MIButterfly Nov 14 #6

You might consider a cat sitter for next time you're away for a long duration. patphil Nov 14 #5

That would be ideal but all my friends live at least 45 minutes away from me MIButterfly Nov 14 #7

"...would be leery of a stranger in my house..." Understandable, but might be worth considering... 3catwoman3 Nov 14 #8

Thank you, 3catwoman3, for your good advice. MIButterfly Nov 14 #9

My daughter is a petsitter with Rover. Silver Gaia Nov 14 #10

Thank you, Silver Gala, for this information. MIButterfly Nov 14 #13

Awwwwww, i love your kittens !!!! Trueblue1968 Nov 14 #11

They're just getting a taste for human flesh. ECL213 Nov 14 #12

Martini licks my nose all the time. Holly has only licked my hand MIButterfly Nov 14 #14

All I can say is don't pass away in your house... ECL213 Nov 14 #15

I hope not, but if they do, it would probably be the least of my concerns at that moment. MIButterfly Nov 14 #16

They missed you! calimary Nov 14 #17

And I missed them! MIButterfly Nov 14 #19

Cats DO miss their owners. BlueKentuckyGirl Nov 14 #18

That's an interesting study. MIButterfly Nov 14 #20

Here's a link to the study. BlueKentuckyGirl Nov 14 #21

Thank you, BlueKentuckyGirl! MIButterfly Nov 14 #22