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[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.

[Kirsten]

I also think it's a better choice. They will feel much better in their familiar environment, and their times without you will be less stressful.

But I agree, someone should come and look for them at least twice a day. I had it arranged like that when I had to go to hospital 2 years ago.

Kirsten