I felt guilty leaving my cats on my recent vacation - even though the cats were staying at home with Jeff. I missed them terribly. I couldn't talk Jeff into it (he is not a computer person at all - he can email, check sports scores and shop, but that's it) but I wanted him to take pictures of the animals and upload them for me to see while I was gone. Does the cattery owner have a digital camera and email/website capability? I think that would be great even if they don't have a webcam, and could greatly ease your fears.