DON'T DO THIS if you leave your cat alone for long hours!
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I have spent a lot of time on the hospital battling cancer and kidney failure. The first time I spent 24 days in the hospital my cat was almost unrecognizable. She had stopped eating and cleaning herself. She looked feral even though my father and son spent every day with her. She is dependent on my presence. I wish there was a hospital that allows Cleo to go with me.
Hope you get well
I'm sorry for your hard time. 9 months ago I got out of the hospital after 996 days. I sympathise and empathise. It sucks. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Good luck to you in your battle against cancer and kidney failure. And I hope your cat can return to normal and become healthy again too.
Omg I’m sorry for everything u just mentioned! ☹️
That's why EVERY petowner should think over these cases before (!) something happens. It's always necessary to have somebodey who can care for your animal and your animal should know this person!! And you should write down in a testimory what will happen with your animal if you are dead, even if you are healthy.
My cat gets mad if I'm not in bed by 10pm because that's snuggle time. Cats love their routine and love their humans.
Mine too, he comes in the living room and shouts at me 😆😆
“Snuggle time”😂😂
Lol cats don’t work for us. We work for them😂😂
I'm usually on the computer in the evening. About 10:30pm, Gracie comes into the office meowing that it is time to go upstairs.
OH YES. I get shouted at if I stay up late.
People laughed at me when I flew my friend from AZ to WA to be with my cats while I was gone for a week. Best thing I ever did.
Hello sweetie🥰
Definitely not a laughing matter. Just wish we all had your pocketbook XD
Honestly, I don't understand why people would laugh at you for it, to me that just shows how much you care for your furbabies. I would definitely do the same if I could afford it, but luckily for me ATM, I'm not away from my cat for too long ever.
I would do the same thing.
I wouldn’t of laughed at you! I would have scoffed at the people that did!
I have a wonderful car sitter that comes to my house twice a day when I’m out of town. I’m incredibly grateful for her. She doesn’t just feed, she spends time with them. Worth every single cent.
cat 😄
Cars can get destructive alone! They'll drive into stuff and scrape their paint off on purpose. ( Lol it's funny that cat/car are common words that get autocorrected 🤣)
Thanks for being kind, but it’s highly possible that I typed the wrong word. My car definitely doesn’t need a sitter.
@@laureferrante6704 we're just messin' with ya, lol
Yes, spending time is just as important as feeding! I cat sat for my neighbor for one week and she made sure to ask if I'd be able to spend 30 minutes morning and night with him to play and snuggle. Ended up staying an hour each most days. This sweet boy was the biggest snuggler. We lived in a very quiet, safe neighborhood so he was indoor/outdoor, so he had means to entertain himself as well.
The biggest thing that has helped with my cat’s anxiety when I am away was getting her a cat companion. She used to vomit from stress when I was away longer than usual, but now she is able to be much more relaxed. ❤
I think my cat is vomiting when I leave the room and she does not know I am still at home!! She’s that distraught!
That's bizarre. I've had cats for 40 years and worked with animals for 16 years. I thankfully have only one cat now that doesn't vomit. Yay!
Our cat is afraid of people so when we went on vacation, we found a cat friendly hotel and took her with us. We leave the Do Not Disturb sign up 24/7 and have a playpen to keep her feeling protected when we do leave, and even cover it up a bit so she can see out the window. Also, she's on thyroid meds so I would be concerned she gets it at her appointed times. We've done this twice and 2nd time was even better as she knew what to expect. When we're there we let her out for lap time, pets, and to sleep with us.
What hotels have you found to be cat friendly? I've taken my eldest with me a few times, but it's been challenging to find hotels that are going to allow them and not charge a massive amount.
You love your cat so much!
Excellent cat parents!! I love it!!! My sister in law watched our fur babies for a weekend, she's awesome🥰 But all I did that weekend was fret about how they were doing. You have the right idea😁 Although we do have four, so it's just easier to stay home.😋 And cheaper, and me and the Mr. aren't too fond of people-so it works out!😆
@@sqprr IIRC Extended Stay America does.
@@sqprr When we went to Branson, Missouri we stayed at the Red Roof Inn. From what I found they are pet friendly all over the U.S. Maybe not the fanciest, but as long as it's clean I'm okay with it.
Our upstairs neighbor is our cat sitter. When we are gone she spends hours with our kitty. They play, snuggle, and watch Netflix together. We are VERY fortunate.
This was the topic of conversation between my husband and I this weekend. The problem with a cat sitter is finding someone to trust.
Exactly
And to be more specific, someone you can trust to open and close the entrance door safely. It really is rocket science to some people.
I found a trusted vet tech where we take my cats and dog. She does my cat-sitting and I so adore her.
I’ve never had a problem. I leave a set of instructions (with cat portraits) for every pet sitter and this seems to work well for us.
@@TheCatMomma That's a good idea, ask a vet or their staff.
You are doing such amazing work towards breaking stereotypes of cat ownership. I'm always grateful to see you post man, seriously, because it's making a difference. Big supporter here, long time fan, my household of myself, my lady and our 3 cats appreciate you! Peace man, be well
how exactly were they stereotypes anyway? cats aren't dependent, attention seeking mongrels that can't take care of themselves
My mother didn’t like cats, but I asked her to babysit them for a week while I went to visit my dad and she couldn’t stop sending pictures of the cute things they were doing 😂 now she always wants to hear about their latest antics
Cats aren’t a monolith. It actively stresses my girl out to have a “stranger” in the house when I’m not there, even if she’s met them multiple times. She just hides under the bed and no chance she will snuggle or play with them. It’s best they visit just enough for the necessities and go on their way in her case.
Same for one of my cats. She has seen my mother in law so many times, she is the one who comes by to snuggle my girls and do their necessities while we are out of town. But my panther always hides and never shows up until she leaves. But when she hears my or my fiancees footsteps on the corridor, she is waiting for US in front of the door. We are her humans. Just us. ❤
Exactly! Mine is blind now, but the one time we had a sitter for her (someone she knew and that we trusted) we came home and the first night back she peed on me while I slept lol.
She's also a rescue kitty so I honestly think she handles our being gone overnight better without more disruption to her environment...
Yeah fr my cat is very shy amongst strangers and will hiss and attack sometimes. No way would I let someone he doesn't know feed him
My best friend who has known my cat her entire kitty life is the designated sitter. My cat still gets scared if she comes over to feed her and I’m not there!! The only way we can ease her out is by having my friend sit on my bed and play on her phone for an hour or so lol. So when we go out of town my friend has to come over everyday to play on her phone and take a nap because that’s the quiet life my cat is used to 😂 if my friend doesn’t do all of that she will not see the cat, kitty will continue to hide lol
If I am gone too long, my cat sniffles and scolds me. I love him so much.
My husband stopped working away from home so he could be the cat babysitter.
W husband
I just take them with me to my moms or leave them with her. Started doing this as soon as I adopted them so now her huge house and tendency to spoil them like grandma is like going to the spa. Also, expert car riders.
I worked long hrs at the hospital everyday. I got my boy Blue a kitten companion. And I paid the little girl,and her mom next door to come over every day to feed and play with them. I had happy boys every night.😻😻😻😻
My 2 cats can't wait for me to leave so they can get on with their shenanigans
The worst part about this is that the only people I'd ask to cat-sit don't have cars, so I'm just stuck with my thumb up my butt. I'm sorry Iris, I know I worked 10 hours today but I gotta keep a roof over our heads.
As a pet sitter, I approve this message
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I just fed my friend's cat because she was out of town. 11 days and I never saw the cat once. I figured that he was ok because his food disappeared! And he was ok because when she came home he was fine.
Yep! I'm a pet sitter and I've had those clients. Checked the food and cat litter. Someone's there lol
The most important thing, when having a long-day-job: a second cat. I have to brothers and never will have only one cat again. They are so supportive to each other ❤
True, but that solution may not work for everyone. Take me and my cat for example. She is HIGHLY (and I do mean HIGHLY ) aggressive towards other cats, so bringing another cat into the household would be a full on disaster.
@@whinnysandwhiskers yeah the best way is to get both as a kitten
@@kietzi
I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum on that regard, as I prefer only having one cat in the household. Not saying having two kittens/two cats is wrong (it isn't ) just my preference that's all. It's why when I went to get my cat from the shelter I specifically looked at "one cat household only" cats.
( Not trying to cause an argument! ^^')
Over 35 years ago I was "gifted" a cat, from a coworker. When Bobby-Lee (cat) was about 6 months old I had to do a family emergency to southern California (I lived in Cottonwood Arizona at that time). I lived in a studio apartment, I was expected to be gone for just 2 days. I prepared 3 bowls of kibbles, 3 water bowls, 2 litter boxes. Had my neighbor "check in" twice a day. Well,,, I came home after almost 4 days gone! OMG! that cat chewed me up one side & down the other, for about a week. 🤦♀️Just imagine a cat meowing a cussing out! 🤣
This was at a time where I didn't know that cats miss their hooman's AND will let them know!!!
My cats have anxiety problem with anyone coming in my house if it’s not me. They hide until they are gone. I tell my cats that I will be gone and they know to expect my absence. They surprisingly understood what I was saying to them before I left. They know I will be back.
I do the same thing! Talk to them constantly, even as I come and go from a room, and tell them I'll be back, and do the SAME EXACT "Mommy is leaving" routine when leaving the house, then when I come back I announce I'm back! 😺
Same with mine! We have cameras set up in all her hangout areas so we can monitor her via our phones and we never go so far that we can't get back in a hour or two....
I have the same problem, and I told myself I'd tell him daily that *I'll be back* so he gets used to it if I have to go away for longer :(
I babysat a kitty who hid when the owners left. I didn’t see the kitty at all and I got worried and wouldn’t leave until I found him. He was fine in the closet. The next day I came back, he did come out to say hi. He was fine, he was mad but he was ok and snuggled and purred all over me for a little bit. Then he went on his way. When the owners got back they said he was so mad at them 😂. I think majority of cats do get use to their sitter. Especially when they realize that person is the ones caring for them for now. It took that orange cat less than 24 hrs to realize. I didn’t even bug him, I let him come out on his own. Best
I keep telling this to my fellow cat owners. Thank you, Jaxon, for validating my words to them. You are truly my hero.
Get 2 cats. They can hang out with each other :)
That’s a good choice but unfortunately not possible for everyone. For example my family has one cat and my parents just won’t take another one because it costs a lot to already take care of one and it takes space from our home to have the cat litter box, stratching post etc. and we don’t own a big house :(
But they need somebody who has an eye on them, not only feeding and watering but also can intervene if something isn't OK.They can get sick or hurted!!
@@calimero600 Yeah, that’s why you should have a person to do that job :)
I hated leaving my cat when I had to do a sleepover at work. I bought cameras so I could check on her and talk to her when I was out.
We have 3 cats, so they keep each other company when we go away for a night or two.
Luckily my partner works only till 2 o'clock and can pick me up from the train station. When he does he often takes our baby, the cat, along. She loves driving, looking at houses, walking on the sidewalk or in the park/ forest. It's so important to have her in our lives and she should see and experience more than just the apartment or garden.
I’ve used pet sitters for many years and definitely agree my cats are happier in my absence because of it. I have three cats, so it’s also quite affordable compared to a cattery.
Where do you find reputable, trustworthy cat sitters? I'm in Los Angeles so I should be able to find one or two but how do you know? How do you know?
@@mandyinseattle I am in Australia, and I found mine via my veterinarians clinic. They had a number of people that they recommended, and some of their vet nurses do pet sitting as well.
In Australia we have a formal “police check” system, which employers often use to check a potential employee. Do you have that in LA?
This is why Uncle Colin exists. Turbo very much enjoys his visits when I'm gone for the weekend.
Before deployment we adopted another kitty to keep ours company. Integrating them is actually what brought me to your channel (thank you btw) it took a while, but eventually they started getting along.
Now with my wife working all day and me not being home at all, they seem to be best friends. I can't wait to get back home to them
It's as easy as politely asking an elderly neighbor then doing something nice for them in return. We have ours come over when we go out of town and we have a deal that whenever we get back I make some brownies or cake or cookies or rice crispies or whatever and bring them over.
Good arrangement!
This is THE BEST ADVISE!! I can only pray that cat owners listen to it 🙏
I just take mine with me. If he can't come, I don't go.
picturing me bringing 20 cats would be so crazy 🤪!! lol buy it is great to bring your baby.
I have the best cat sitter, my kitties were covid and we're not used to anyone else. My first trip was 4 days only. I couldn't bear to be away any more than that the first time. Needless to say the cats did wonderful with her, by the end of four days the cats were super comfortable with her, and now when she stops by the cats don't run away from her. I don't have to worry anymore about leaving them with her. She is the best!
Thirty-eight years ago there was no such thing as a cat sitter.
We were newly married, moved 1,200 miles from where I was born and raised (hubby is from a different country), and quickly discovered we had to go back to his home country.
We were gone for 7 days. I had my two precious cats - illegal in the apt but.... - I opened 2 large bags of food, set put several litter boxes, set out water bowls, and left the kitchen tap running.
They were so happy and excited to see me return.
As I said, this was 38 years ago. Now I have a trusted sitter for my now 15 house cats. My old lady Beagle gets boarded and pampered.
AND I make my own rawfed for my cats (cooked for dog). I make and freeze and I'm sure to make several extras.
I'm sorry but I don't think you should board your elderly cat. Usually with boarding they but it in a cage and it gets checked on a few times a days and that's it. Your car would be a lot happier at home in the environment she is accustomed to with the other cats and cat sitter to keep her company. Definitely let it get pampered/groomed because as cats get older they can't clean themselves well enough.
In the end this is just my opinion based on my experience working in the boarding and grooming business, do what you think is best. I'm glad u take care of the kitties.
40 years ago I always had cat sitters. If I wanted to go somewhere I made sure that somebody ( friends, family, neighbours...) I trust could care for my cats. If you want to own a cat You have to think about these things too, what will happen if I'm in holidays, in hospital a.s.o.
@@j_ke A Beagle is a DOG. Not a cat.
@@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens pretty sure the cat's name is Beagle.
@j_ke Sweetie, we don't board ANY of my cats. We board our elderly dog in a posh dog hotel, have the sitter come here for my futtballs
Thank you for sharing this information! I always felt leaving your cat alone for days was not right! I gladly you said this! ❤
I'm cat and dog sitting right now. I can't say I'm perfectly recreating the usual household routine but I'm here for them.
Thank you so much for stressing this! 💓
I think many times we are guilty of thinking our kitty babies only want us when it's at their convenience (🙋♀️I've been guilty of this in the past as well), but I hadn't realized how much that they are so used to a certain routine until I adopted my cat 6 months ago.
I hadn't been a cat owner in years and this little sweetheart was just barely old enough to be away from momma kitty. He is so used to certain little details just like you mentioned...the blinds being opened every morning...watching TV with me in the early evening. I work from home and only leave once a week to do some shopping but the few hours that I am away, the minute I walk through the door...his reaction is so heartwarming and just precious. I couldn't imagine leaving him home alone for more than that. Bless his heart...he'd literally be lost.
My cats only like my son and I. Would do no good to bring someone in because people stress my booger heads. Especially my indoor outdoor cat, Bobby.
Spending long days visiting family at the hospital, our cat showed lots if stress, even balding ears. We didn't think of a sitter at the time, but started keeping jazz radio on which really seemed to helped her.
I'm watching this video while around at my neighbour's catsitting her beautiful cat, Winnie ❤ She catsits for us too, it's the best setup we've ever had and brought us closer as neighbours too when we do thank you dinners afterwards!!
The longest my cat have been alone is 4 hours. I left the radio on so there would be something to entertain him. :)
Ooh that must be nice. I'm at work 9 hours, plus travel, plus errands
@@PrincessNinja007 My cat is with my mom when i'm at work. She's retirerd so i guess i'm lucky in that way :)
@@PrincessNinja007 Then you should have someone come in during the day. Not fair to the poor animal if you are gone 10-12 hours during the day.
A good cat sitter is imperative if you are gone over night. Also, it is safer because the house is occupied for a time. Mail is picked up and lights turned on and off.
My cats always come on vacation with us. We plan the vacation around the cats to make sure they can come. It always makes it more of an adventure. They have learned to enjoy car rides even.
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽💕
I have a hard time leaving my cat for just a couple hours. I can't imagine leaving him for 1 night.
Watched my friend's cats for a month. Spent time everyday with her cats.
They were familiar with me before but we bonded nicely during this time.
Thank you for this! I am a pet/housesitter who stays with The babies until their peeps get home!❤
We have a trusted cat sitter that always checks in on our baby. He knows her voice and loves when she’s here.
I don't leave my cat for longer than 24 hours at at time. Before I have to leave for 8 or more hours, I play with them before and after with verbal affirmation of affection.
“A few times a day” is prohibitively expensive for most ordinary people. Once a day is over 30 dollars a pop. Three times a day might be up to 100 dollars a day. That said, I would never leave my cats even over a weekend without a sitter. What if some medical issue came up? And if I have a senior cat with health issues, I board them at the all-cat vet, where they get loving attention and careful scrutiny. They can tell if my cat is uncomfortable or not eating and do something about it. All my sitters have keys and my credit card on file, so if god forbid I’m stuck in a blizzard and can’t get home, someone is still taking care of them.
So no, I don’t dump them with food and water. One cat is bound to scarf it all down at once and then barf it back up.
He doesn't mean only a professionell cat sitter. You can ask your neighbour, friends or family. The main point is: don't leave them alone for a long time. And make sure there is somebody who can care in emergency cases, if you get sick or if you are in Hospital. Leave your key with somebody you trust!
Back in January, I spent a week in the hospital and I felt so bad leaving him all alone. I didn't have anyone that I could count on either. Which made me anxious
Thank you Jackson, for all you do for cats (& for us) xx🙏👍😺
That’s very smart thank u for helping 😊
Thanks for making me feel even worse cause my mom won't sit with my cat for 5 damn minutes until she's done eating cause she just won't eat alone. xD
I take my cat to my parents’ house every day when I can’t work from home. They live close enough, and I feel so much better leaving her with them, even though she clearly misses me during the day. Because I house sit so much, their house is secondary to my apartment, and so my cat has her set stuff there as well.
Cat sitter sounds like the best job ever!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Our cat gets a morning feed and an evening feed, cat milk and his biscuits before bed and his treat toy while we're out :)
This depends on your cat too! After all, I know plenty of people that would just fill up food and water and leave their dogs for the weekend. This is because they’re ranch dogs! They’re free fed all the time and there’s no change to their schedule. If your cat is free fed anyways, putting out some extra food will be fine. They’ll miss you, but it’s okay.
Please note I’m a pet sitter, and I’ve met plenty of different cats! Some need me to come by three times a day and they’re still sad, some couldn’t care less if I come by every three days! I’m obviously not a cat behaviorist though, and I have so much respect and love for this man. I sent my partner all these videos when he first got his cat. I’m sure it’s healthier for them to have sitters come and maintain their schedule.
Ohhh yesss... my youngest i think has separation anxiety too. The girls love to sun bath around the house... so cute, i leave drapes open upstairs and sometimes leave their favorite music going or hire a sitter if I'm out longer. I think I have more anxiety to leave them alone. Last time i had my sitter send me pics lol.
I love that this advice isn't just helping cats but also keeping people from being robbed
Ok, cats are not just as social as dogs.
But they are just as loving, just as dependent on you, and have just as much feelings.
They are truly social, but sleep a lot more than dogs!
They show their social nature differently. You’ll notice they’re always in the same room as you but acting as if it’s just a coincidence. They definitely need snuggles and pets from their human and are better off with one or more other cats. However, they are also more independent than dogs in the sense of having their own opinions about when to have snuggles, which rules are worth obeying and which are obvious human foolishness, and who or what is acceptable in their home. This is not the same thing as not caring about their people or missing them terribly when they’re away. Cats grieve when someone they love disappears, and it’s really painful to see.
My cats hide from every cat sitter, they're scared by everyone but my partner and me.
It just takes the right person. I had a friend who was a professional sitter, and had one cat she hadn't seen in the 5 days she'd been taking care of her. The food was being eaten, litter used etc. so she knew she was there, but never saw her. I went with her for one visit, since we were on our way to lunch, and less than a minute of me just sitting still, the kitty appeared, briefly sniffed me, and decided I was ok. I got rubbed on and purring ensued. My friend was SO annoyed lol. Cats choose their humans, so don't give up. There's the right person for your furkids too.
@@Mystress1980 They were born as ferals, we got them, when they were 9 months old. It took weeks before they left their place under the couch. I think they just weren't socialized among humans.
Same problem here. She might give the cat sitter a cautious hand sniff from her hiding spot, on a good day, but she’s not going to come out and play.
Things have been much better since I work from home
Your a fantastic guy, Mr Galaxy. We've taken our cat family to a whole level and we're happier for it. All of us.
I got stranded at work b/c of a snow storm and couldn’t get home. My critters were so mad at me when I got home. I did put out extra food in case that happened, but they were apparently very concerned I wasn’t coming back.
Thank you Jackson! I needed this advise!! Going on vacation, and I have a couple of good choices for cat sitter. I will enlist them! She is shy but I’ll at least feel better.
Bring the catsitter over to have a cup of coffee and learn the details of your cat’s routine. Having them sit still and be chill with their human helps them understand the person is trustworthy. Have the person sit down and give them a few treats and maybe a few pets if the cat is willing, or try to have them come at a mealtime to feed her. Food sources are more trusted than people who just grab them. One good catsitter understood about being available but not pushy. She just sat and read; each cat invited herself to sit in her lap 😊 A good sitter means when I come home my cats are calm but really happy to see me.
Thank you, Jackson!
I totally agree with you on this. My neighbor across from me has left them alone but I text them and ask and let them know I'm here for them.
Keeping the rituals of the day intact feels super insightful to me. Sage wisdom as always 🙏
hot tip: its also easier to travel with a cat than a dog. and we've all seen the success rate of doggos travelling with the Pet Parents. so if doggos can do it, cattos can definitely do it
One of the many reasons why I always recommend no less than a pair. Even if you're home reliably it's hugely beneficial for their health and well-being having a friend that there's no language barrier with.
Bless you, kind human.. i hope folks take your advice and have happier cats for it ❤️
Have the cat sitter facetime your kitty for a few minutes a day at feeding times.
It helps them know, "mom's not here but she still loves me"
100%. I have a beloved catsitter. He's the best! He sends photos of our boys, and plays with and feeds them and cleans their litterboxes.
This is why I’m so thankful my cat loves traveling. He goes everywhere with me and loves new things.
My neighbor rescued cats for the last 18 yrs or so, the house next door is full of rescued cats. I am the cat sitter that comes on the weekends, and I check on and play with them two to three times a day, making sure their needs are met and everyone is doing well. It has been the best part of my day and I love being able to care for them all and see their different characteristics. They each have their own distinct cattitude and it is awesome. I love my job, mostly bc it doesn't feel like a job. It is a blessing!
Hi Jackson, I recently came down with Covid. I would like to see you do a video about how to care for the pets while having Covid or being in isolation and do the cats stand a chance to catch the virus. Thanks again Jackson.
My cat was diagnosed with kitty IBS this year. He’s on anti-nausea meds, a steroid every other day, and supplements for digestive support-all on the advice of his vet. Sometimes he doesn’t feel good and we have to coax him to eat, which means a pet sitter is not really an option. So he’s become a travel cat. Whenever we go home to visit family, he comes with us, and he seems to really love exploring my mom’s house and being with us. He doesn’t like the 2.5 hour car ride, but I can tell he has less anxiety being with us wherever we go than being home alone with a cat sitter. He just knows that as long as the three of us are together, he’s safe and will be well cared for. ❤
Fortunately I mostly work from home and so my cat can literally try and live in front of my screen at all times.
So very true - the cat I currently have came from a “friend” who left her cat 5-6 days a week! All alone day in, day out. She wondered why he was having an issue. Here’s the good part - her grand babies were getting scratched, she had him declawed! I suffered an injury so he gets to look at my face pretty much 24/7, unless I have a doctors appointment or go to the store. I LOVE HIM! 🐾♥️🐾
I love that through home office I can stay with my cat all day. ❤
Every evening we go from my home office room into the bed room, because it is play time. 😊
My kids live on our farm. My granddaughter Grace sits with my kitties when we're away. She just loves them & they love her too.❤
Jackson when I used to travel a lot for work, this is the exact brief I give my Cat Sitter. So important about all their routine. Sun, time outside in the Sun the blinds open during the day, closed at night, her favourite dog videos everything that forms part of their day. Lily still misses me and I miss her. But she feels protected and secure as her routine is the same. So Important.🐈🐈⬛💕🇦🇺🏡
When we go out of town for a week, my father-in-law stays at the house with the cats. It makes such a difference to their mental health!
Amazing advice that everyone needs to hear
My cats are never alone. 3 folks here & someone always home.
I left a huge bowl of dry food 2 large bowls of water with two clean boxes when I asked for help getting to the ER. I was admitted for three days. They were fine. I was glad I did that.
I'm so lucky on this score. If we go anywhere, my Father in Law moves in and looks after his Grandcat! My 11 year old boy loves his Grandad and I get all sorts of videos and pictures of them up to mischief ! 😂❤ This bond is even more special as my boy has had severe separation anxiety issues; he used to refuse to eat without me being home.
Thanks, I needed to hear this. I have been wanting a cat for a while, but I work 4 days if 12hr shifts and then four days off and worried about this. Youbare so right.
Thanks! Jackson, been watching you as a family since the beginning of My Cat from Hell. Still watch and learn Every DAY from you, you kind genius! 💜💙
I'm a full-time live-in petsitter in Australia. It's the best lifestyle! Met so many amazing cats over the years 😂❤
Cat sitter is great ! My 4 cats love her very much . I miss them a lot . The cat sitter sends me videos about them . They deserve the best treatment .
I cat-sat for an elderly neighbor for a couple weeks after watching your channel. She was surprised that I came over more than once a day/every other day! Poor kitty was so lonely and stressed out by his mom being gone. Plus the curtains were drawn, so he was bored too. We spent a lot of time playing, looking for lost hairties (his favorite), and became good friends by the time my neighbor came back. (To the point he had to accompany me to the potty or I'd get a talking to lol) l miss the little guy.
I had to leave for a week to take care of my mom, so my friend who was known and accepted by my cats came over every afternoon and she'd hang out and watch tv/read/whatever for several hours so my cats had someone they knew and trusted in the house for a while at least. Plus they had each other for company.
Make sure u do a Meet & Greet and check references. Get a good gut feeling they are a kitty person
Our ocicat is so chill. He enjoys car rides. So we took him camping in our RV one time. Now he goes with us every time.
I love cats. Twenty years ago, I did not know these things. It breaks my heart.
I think half the "work" I do while watching cats for friends and family is just sitting on the couch watching TV and waiting for the cats to decide to jump up and cuddle. They *need* that kind of attention and interaction.
My cat is used to me spending a couple days camping every couple of weeks since he was a kitten. He knows I'll come back and always greets me with calm and happy love.
By the way, I forgot to add that I always tell my neighbors about the animal in case there is an emergency or a fire so that emergency responders will know
I've been watching ur vids since I got my kitten 3 weeks ago.. I've learned so much from you.. Thank you very much