Great! We have to board the cats for an evening!! :mad:

[Cinder & Smoke]

Couple more *thoughts*...

This work is "scheduled" for Monday...

I'd make it a point to talk to the Complex Manager - and point out that you have to also "schedule" the Cats' Day Out... Be certain that that the manager takes steps to make sure YOUR apartment work doesn't get RE-scheduled for some reason !

And while you're talking to him - might ask if it's possible to have your apartment work done on TUESDAY? Might make the Cat Boarding a lil cheaper and easier on you. SOME Cat Boarding places do not open to accept pets on Sundays!

[K & L]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Sorry, I guess I should have explained better. They need access to all rooms and patio, except the bathroom. That's why we're "allowed" to "put our pets in the bathroom instead of getting them out of the apartment for the day".

There is no way Olivia and Noah can be confined to the bathroom together, they would be dead when I got home from school. They are HORRIBLE together. The bathroom is also way too small for six cats to be in all day, let alone five minutes. I worry what would happen to little Hermoine...

We don't have much of a choice other than boarding them.

I've got a game plan so they feel somewhat "at home". I"m bring each one's favorite bed/hide out and having them caged according to who they love best. Noah and Noel will be together, Basie, Micah and Hermoine will be together and Olivia will be on her own with her favorite cat bed. You know I'll be there as soon as the workers are gone! I'll be watching their every move, making them want to leave!!

I don't blame you then. Sounds like boarding is your only option. Good idea bringing their favorites! Good luck!

[emily_the_spoiled]

Do you have a REALLY good friend or family member that would take them for the day? You might owe them big time, but it might be cheaper than boarding everyone...

[NoahsMommy]

I wish I had someone to take them. To be quite honest, my closest "cat friend" is wolflady and she's five hours away!

OK, I made their reservations at the "Westlake Pet Motel". Here is a link to their site: http://westlake.abka.com/ They were super nice on the phone and said they would allow the furkids to bunk together if I preferred. They also will allow me to give them specific food and will give Micah his meds at no extra cost. They charge $8 a day, per cat. So, we're looking at $144. And I just spent $140 at the vet on Monday....shhhh...don't tell David!!!

I drop them off on Saturday at 4:00 PM and will pick them up on Monday at 4:00 PM. That's two whole days with out my furbabies!!!!

GREAT point Phred!!! I know we can't swich the date...that was written in bold on our little notice....jeesh! But, I will MAKE SURE they are coming that day! Great idea, thank you!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
... They charge $8 a day, per cat.

So, we're looking at $144.

I drop them off on Saturday at 4:00 PM and
will pick them up on Monday at 4:00 PM.

That's two whole days...

One plus two plus a few more...
tymes 2; tymes 6...
carry da atey five; divide by 36.5...
carry da hunnerd an ate...

Yaeh! eequilz Hunnert an Forty For...
or... duz it... ??

Dis "New Math" iz Sooo konfuzin to Dad!

Dunno how 2 daze, SIX Kats, an 8 Buckz eech
turned inta $144... ??

But! Fur DAT kinda munnie -
Ya could prolly hire an Off-Duty Copper or FireFighter ta Howze-Sit an save da Grief & Aggrivation!

Or at least ask a local Kollege Kid if they'd be interested in watchin sum Kats & TV for 8 hours!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

AFFORE ya anzur da question!

ee-Yiipez!

Dad NOW sez
"OMG!...
So it'z gonna be THREE daze of boarding!???"

Now I *KNOW* I'd find someone to KAT & Howze-Sit for 8 hours!!!

You **MUST** know SOMEone who you could
trust to be in the apartment on Monday!!

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
You **MUST** know SOMEone who you could
trust to be in the apartment on Monday!!

That's the problem, they can't be IN the apartment. I know, its stupid, but I called and asked the office and they said it was our responsibility...we have the pets, we need to figure it out. Nice, huh?

This is partly our fault, I know they don't know we have six cats....shhhh...don't tell.

Yep, its three days they'll charge for, that's why is $144.

As far as knowing anyone willing to allow our six cats into their home. Not anyone we know would go for that. My parents don't like animals, his parents have a cat and not any room, even for a day. We have family, but in Southern and Northern parts of the state. Friends...most have kids or don't like animals. Its just not going to work out that way, unfortunately.

I forgot to ask during my call if I could come visit them on Monday....I'll go find out.

[NoahsMommy]

Doh!!! I was checking out their website and the prices are per NIGHT. So, that would only be two nights, not three. And...they wont take Hermoine as she is too young.

That's actually fine, she can stay in the bathroom for the day, she's little.

New total: $80.00 still a lot, but better.



They said I could come and play with them on Monday...that makes it a bit better.

[jenluckenbach]

obviously I am too late for my 2 cents, but if the cats were away at a groomer or a vet or even some boarding kennels, they'd be caged all day. I'd put them in carriers and leave for work. It would not harm them to be cooped up for a day. A LOT of animals are in a cage a whole lot longer that one work day.
But this is just my opinion.

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
obviously I am too late for my 2 cents, but if the cats were away at a groomer or a vet or even some boarding kennels, they'd be caged all day. I'd put them in carriers and leave for work. It would not harm them to be cooped up for a day. A LOT of animals are in a cage a whole lot longer that one work day.
But this is just my opinion.

I may just be too senstive, but I couldn't do that to them...sitting in their carriers all day long? I may seem crazy, but I'd rather spend the $80 and at least have them comfortable.

They'll be fine....I keep telling them that they'll be on vacation! They will each have a buddy to play with, sans Olivia, but I think she'll enjoy time away from all the other cats.

[marysmerrycats]

Im confused (and so easily too lol) but, how is it 3 days... if you drop them off at 4PM sunday and pick them up at 4pm Monday isnt that just 24 hrs?

[NoahsMommy]

Mary,

Because I'm dropping them off at 4:00 on Saturday (they are closed for drop offs on Sunday) and picking them up at 4:00 on Monday, I figured they would charge for three full days.

Turns out, they only charge for nights. So, its only two nights for five cats.

[aly]

I'd personally do what Kelly is doing. I DO NOT trust any strangers in my home with my animals, even if they are locked in the bathroom. I just would be worried to death of them opening the door for some reason. I SHUDDER to think of the possibilities. I'm sure her kitties will be just FINE!

[Cataholic]

Kelly,
Just one last thought...why not just board at the vets for a day? Sounds like you can already leave hermoine at home in the bath...maybe you could leave two others, and then just do a day boarding at the vets?????? It has got to be less expensive AND not so long of a time away from you.