Poor Maxx! I have a good friend who also has 3 cats. We look after each others cats when we go away. It works out really well. I would never board my cats unless absolutely necessary. They are so much happier at home in their own environment.

Maxx's mom, as far as your friend is concerned, that would do it for me. My friend's know how special my furbabies are to me. I can't believe how irresponsible your friend was. I could understand it if there was some catastrophy or she had some great (and I mean damn good) explanation as to why she didn't feed Maxx. But she lives next door. Did you happen to ask her what happened?

And she has cats of her own??? I wonder if they are properly cared for.

My only suggestion is to see if a family member or another neighbor can take over the responsibility. And I would also let your former "friend" know how angry you are and why.

I'm so relieved to hear that Maxx is okay. Poor baby! Give her a hug from me.

Donna