I'd love to help, but I'm a little out of your way. If you could get them down here I am manager of a wonderful pet boarding facility. Our cats aren't kept in little cages, we have "cat condos" with 4 levels, they're actually quite roomy. It's not unusual for us to have cats stay with us for an extended period of time. We currently have a pair of cats who have been with us for 4 months. We let the cats out to walk around because they are with us for so long. Our cats have plenty of entertainment too, they have several birds to watch and we are in and out of there all day too. I know it's quite a distance, but I'd be to help.

There is a similar facility closer to you. One of my bosses good friends has a kennel with similar cat condos (actually I think they're the same, I've not seen them though). That kennel is just outside of Charlotte, N.C. I feel confident recommending this kennel to you, as I "know" the owner. I know it's not ideal as the kitties would have quite the trip across the country, but if no one can help you I do recommend one of these kennels. I know the care is exceptional.

You may be able to find a kennel in California, just be careful as there are more bad kennels out there than there are good ones. Most kennels have 3x3 steal cages where the cat has to sleep and eat next to their litter box. Kennels like that would not be able to keep the cats together either, and it'd be horrible for a cat to stay in that kind of a facility for a long time.

Good luck. You, your family, and the kitties are all in my prayers.