I have a pet sitter come in. She made a point that before the first time we were away, she wanted to come over and meet us and meet the kitties. That way a complete stranger isn't coming into the house which makes me feel more comfortable and I'm sure T & P appreciated it too - especially Peanut. I've been using her for at least 3 years now, and she's wonderful. When Peanut had her UTI, she had to take her meds twice a day, so the pet sitter came in twice a day. Cost me twice as much, but that didn't matter since Peanut needed her medicine. The pet sitter spends 1/2 hour at my house. She, first of all, cleans their litter and makes sure they have fresh food and water, but after that she just spends time with them, brushing them and talking to them.

They are always glad to see us come home and are extra needy for a day or two afterwards, but at least I know they are getting some attention while we're gone, and like sirrahbed says, they mostly sleep anyway, and will keep other company.

I don't think your husband should have anything to worry about if you get a professional pet sitter, who, like Uabassoon says, is insured and bonded. I found my pet sitter through the yellow pages, but you might want to ask your vet for a reference to make you feel better about the "stranger" thing.

Good luck!