I been keeping a secrete

[Laura's Babies]

Catty, I have put food out for Bridget since I got back and none of it has been touched. All the signs Samantha did last time we were home to alert me (and I didn't understand), she did not do this time. No one has caught sight of her since before I got back the last time. I set the trap the first week I was back and the food in it was always untouched and the trap unsprung. I think I really don't want to know what happened to her..

[Lizzie]

Since I was a little concerned by your previous arrangement, I'm really pleased by the change. I've heard that cats are more likely to be upset by a change in venue than by a change in personnel, with dogs being the opposite, and that's what I've seen with mine. I bet you come back to a happy and contented household after your next trip.

I'm sorry about Bridget. I too have been afraid to ask about her.

[rg_girlca]

I'm all for the change Laura. You've done all the neccessary adjustments and you have very trustworthy people to come and check up on them. Personally, I think this is the best thing for them all around.
If you find it in your heart and have a good gut feeling about this, then go for it.

[Killearn Kitties]

It sounds a great arrangement. I think the cats will be much happier staying in their own place, than being moved to a different environment.

[CultureJunky]

I think that is a great idea Laura, whatever makes your babies happy is the main priority. When I go away for about 4 days to my boyfriends parents to visit (they live about 150 Miles away) I leave Jack and sunny home and my parents go around twice a day to feed them and pet them. I'd much prefer to have them home, so they are familier in thier own surroundings as although they miss us they don't have anything else to add to stress and they remain pretty calm. Also you have the added bonus that when you come home, they are there waiting and are so pleased to see you.
The best part of going away is coming home to be greeted by your cats

[Barbara]

How often will people come and check in on them? When I'm going for vacations I have left Filou and Tigris in the apartment for up to 3 weeks- but with two visits per day. One one hand because of the litterbox- my boys insist on a clean litter box, on the other hand for some playing action and to see whether they are ok. Ok from time to time you have to remove a barfed hairball
It has always worked out purrfectly. They were very happy when we came back but there was no problem whatever.

[smokey the elder]

I think they'll be better off, especially since someone they know is taking care of them.