Decisions, decisions...

**Randi** · 04-26-2011, 03:10 PM

I'd also say leave them at home in their own environment - but, if they get along with your mom's kitties, it would be easier for her. Then, if your mom has a car...

In my opinion, they do need some loving every day.

Of course, they won't be so bored since they have each other.

Have you tried taking some of them over to your mom's place and see how they react?

Good luck, and have a great holiday! Where are you going?

**Freedom** · 04-26-2011, 03:34 PM

Leave the cats in their own home. Cats do NOT relocate easily, as dogs do.

**Laura's Babies** · 04-27-2011, 10:10 PM

I also vote for leaving them at home. Mine were SO glad when I started leaving them at home when I'd go to work on the boat. They were far more relaxed when I got home and no adjustment time back was needed.. It is so much easier on them.

**kitten645** · 04-28-2011, 01:02 AM

Leave them home. Far less stressful for the cats. The people understand. The cats don't.

**Taz_Zoee** · 04-28-2011, 10:22 AM

If you have the option of leaving them home, I'd do that. When we go on vacation I do not have that option and I have to take them to my moms (over an hour from us). Well, I haven't done that with Jax yet. He came on vacation with us last year because he was still so small.

I'm not sure what I will do this year. My sister might be moving back in with my parents and she'd have her two dogs upstairs, which is where the cats would go.

Have a wonderful trip!!

**Medusa** · 04-28-2011, 10:36 AM

You know your cats better than anyone. If you say that they won't freak out and it's easier on your mom, you could easily transport them there. My cats would be total freakazoids and everyone would be miserable including the catsitter. We know that cats don't like change much and they probably would be more comfortable and calmer in their own home but you've got your mom to consider, too.

Btw, can you share where you're going for vacation?

**catnapper** · 04-28-2011, 11:33 AM

I vote for keeping them in their own home too. Mom is only 15 minutes away so its a reasonable drive to make every day.

**Cataholic** · 04-29-2011, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by Medusa

You know your cats better than anyone. If you say that they won't freak out and it's easier on your mom, you could easily transport them there. My cats would be total freakazoids and everyone would be miserable including the catsitter. We know that cats don't like change much and they probably would be more comfortable and calmer in their own home but you've got your mom to consider, too.

Btw, can you share where you're going for vacation?

I have unusual cats, I think most of them would be ok. Since it is for a time period of 10 days, I do consider moving them. It is a lot to ask of someone, to come care for them. I might consider asking a neighbor to do it every other day, then mom would only have to drive over every other day, too.

I am going to the Cape May, NJ, with a stop in Hershey, PA, for a few days prior.