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8. How many days will you be away?

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Wed Nov 29, 2017, 06:55 PM

Nov 2017

Back in the day, my now ex and I would leave our three cats alone for three or four days with plenty of dry food and a couple water dispensers (from Petco, etc) without having any problems.

If it's longer, you could kennel them or hire a professional pet sitter (get references).

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Pet sitter didn't show [View all] Marthe48 Nov 2017 OP

See if your vet has a recommendation.... LisaM Nov 2017 #1

I've had vet techs Corgigal Nov 2017 #28

My cats and dog always have dry food out & more than one water bowl womanofthehills Nov 2017 #2

Mine are all seniors Marthe48 Nov 2017 #10

No no no Kittycow Nov 2017 #3

Totally agree with Kittycow. Laffy Kat Nov 2017 #4

I don't think boarding is an option Marthe48 Nov 2017 #11

That sounds like a good idea.. Kittycow Nov 2017 #12

My daughters have used pet sitters Marthe48 Nov 2017 #16

I agree, that sounds like the best idea Rhiannon12866 Nov 2017 #27

Try Rover.Com SoCalMusicLover Nov 2017 #5

get someone else KT2000 Nov 2017 #6

No one showed up Marthe48 Nov 2017 #15

They probably expect you to never ask them again even if it was unintentional lunatica Nov 2017 #7

My friend asked me if her daughter Marthe48 Nov 2017 #17

How many days will you be away? left-of-center2012 Nov 2017 #8

It'll be at least a month Marthe48 Nov 2017 #19

Just to be on the safe side ... eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #9

I do pet sitting for my apt building for 10 bucks a day Skittles Nov 2017 #13

That's what I pay :) Marthe48 Nov 2017 #20

I literally only have to walk up the stairs Skittles Nov 2017 #23

Nice of you Marthe48 Nov 2017 #24

I use Rover.com. Heddi Nov 2017 #14

I'll save your post, Heddi, thanks. Marthe48 Nov 2017 #25

I'm sorry that happened to you. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #18

Yes, the less stress the better Marthe48 Nov 2017 #21

Yes, definitely IrishEyes Nov 2017 #22

Very sorry to hear this. This is why I hire a pro cat spooky3 Nov 2017 #26

Because my cat requires medicine and wet food, I board him at the vet's. alarimer Nov 2017 #29

Thank you for thinking of ideas for me Marthe48 Nov 2017 #30