How much to pay the cat sitter?

[Freedom]

I also have no advice on payment. Now see, I would say Kinsey WILL do better relocating as it is such a long term. Six or 7 months for a cat to live alone is much too long; my 4 cats had a hard time when I traveled for 3 weeks once! I had 2 different folks stop in daily (one morning, one night) and I had the clock radio set to come on for an hour once a day. I think it is great that you are planning for her like this. It wasn't clear to me if you already have someone lined up or not. I would just discuss with the person and see what she thinks is proper.

You (and she) need to know it takes a cat 2 weeks to adjust to a new home setting, so she should not worry if Kinsey hides often at the beginning.

Would love to hear more about your A. Trail hike as well, awesome!

[Janeway]

Thanks, all for your help. I can use this as a guide. I had first thought of a house sitter, but in the end it just made me feel uneasy. I think if it works out with my hairdresser's sister, it will be better for Kinsey and I will be at ease knowing that she is being cared for well. One thing I've found out in my research is that's it's important to have all your affairs in order so that your thoughts and worries aren't drawn to home and you can concentrate on the huge task at hand. Thanks for your best wishes for my endeavor. It's now or never as I'm 59 and will turn 60 on the trail.