When I was gone for 10 days recently my neighbor (who has a twin black kitty) and I agreed to trade cat-sitting duties.

I did E-mail her and she responded while I was in Texas and related cat stories to me. When I got back she said that the mama cat did not miss me (Oh no!) and I am sure she gave her much love, but the babycat would not allow her to pet her so she missed me!

This proved to be true with the mama acting quite content and all of a sudden the baby cat (black kitty about 3) became VERY affectionate.

Yes I hate leaving my cats espcially when its a stranger coming in to care for them.

Did you ever find out why your neighbor did not care for your cat?

SYLVI