Where to leave the cat for the rest period? Every time, many owners are looking for someone to leave their pet or pet before the trip. Fortunately, now there are a lot of options: you can give the cat to friends or relatives, to a hotel for animals, for overexposure, or take it with you.
We will look at the positive and negative sides of each option. We will tell you what to pay attention to and how to minimize the risks.
Ask your friends
The easiest option is to ask friends or relatives to look after the pet. They can come once a day to the cat in your house or take it to your home on vacation.
Not all friends are ready to take a cat for the time of your departure, the reasons for this may be different: allergies, they may also leave at this time, they live far away, they may have an angry dog or just do not want to. Close people often have their own personal, unlike anything else, experience in caring for animals. So, a beloved neighbor from the kindest motives can start feeding the cat with natural food, low-quality food, which was advised by the same kind seller from the store in the house opposite, although you can only give him dry food of a certain brand and strictly by the hour.
Be sure to discuss, and better write down all the features of the animal, its routine and rules of care for it. If the “temporary owner” comes to your apartment, arrange the cat’s things in the most visible place. Next to the food bowl, hang a reminder of the serving size, water change, and other important points.
If the cat is visited once a day and does not play with it, it can become too lonely. In advance, ask your friend not only to pour food and clean up, but also to take time to communicate with your pet.
Familiar toys and bowls will help your pet get used to a new place faster when moving. If there are no safety nets on the windows and balcony, ask the temporary owner to keep a close eye on the cat.
Positive: it’s free. The cat will remain under the care of familiar people that you trust. The pet is familiar with the “temporary owner” and will not experience discomfort. Friends are always in touch.
Cons: it’s hard to find enthusiasts. Very difficult. Very. Not everyone is ready to spend 2-3 hours a day with someone else’s cat in a big city full of traffic jams, no matter how gentle and friendly they may be to you and the cats.
Give to overexposure
Cats are taken for overexposure by housewives, people who work at home, or entire families who have the opportunity to take care of cats. The animal usually moves to a temporary owner for the duration of the vacation, but sometimes you can arrange for the pet to come to visit. The price depends on the season, the experience of the baby monitor, living conditions and additional services.
There are many sites on the Internet to search for overexposure. The more positive reviews and real photos of cats nanny the better. A good option is to contact a person who has already used the services of this specialist, and ask. Do not hesitate to ask all the exciting questions to cats nanny herself. The more points you discuss in advance, the better. It is best if you sign a contract for the provision of services for the temporary maintenance of the animal.
If you are afraid that the temporary owner already has animals, be sure to discuss this issue. On the services for the selection of cats nanny, this item is allocated separately, you can immediately see whether your cat will have other neighbors. Remember that friendship between animals is unpredictable. Sometimes this can lead to physical or mental injuries.
Pay attention to the requirements that the temporary owner imposes on the animals. You should be careful if the description says that vaccinations are not needed. Give your pet into the wrong hands only after vaccination. This minimizes the risk of bringing unnecessary trouble home.
Ask the cats nanny in detail about how she cleans the apartment after the guests. Well, if you can go to the future house for the cat in advance. So you will immediately see if the wool from previous pets is lying around, if there are any unpleasant odors. If everything is in order, give the cat all your personal belongings, do not agree to use other people’s trays, bowls and houses.
Positive: more attention to the pet, as opposed to visiting friends or neighbors, and a low price.
Cons: the cat stays with a stranger, the neighborhood with other animals, it is impossible to carry out a thorough disinfection at home.
Check into a hotel
In the hotel for cats, each animal has a separate room, they are constantly under supervision.
Most hotels have several room types, from which you can choose the one that suits your budget. Many hotels have discount systems if you leave your cat for more than a certain number of days. You can save money on feed and fillers if you bring them with you. But we do not recommend using a common food, because each cat has its own individual diet and the food included in the room set may simply not suit the cat or cause allergies.
In cat hotels, your pet will not be the first guest in the room. Carefully read the information about the disinfection of aviaries on the organization’s website. If possible, make a visit before registering. In modern hotels, the rooms are made of glass, where it is easy to carry out a thorough cleaning. Glass is also the most hygienic material
Book your hotel rooms in advance, as all rooms may be occupied during the high holiday season. Many hotels offer customers additional discounts for earlier bookings.
Positive: a separate room for each cat, constant supervision of animals, no contact with neighbors. Video surveillance of the pet from anywhere in the world, professional disinfection of premises, all the nuances are spelled out in the contract.
Cons: the price is higher, a little less individual attention to your pet, there may not be free rooms, the small size of the enclosure.
Pay attention to the rules for accepting animals. If you are allowed to stay without vaccination for an additional fee or without it and in a painful condition-this is a very bad sign. It is better to just leave without explaining the reasons, no matter how beautiful and cool you may think it is.
Take it with you
Many owners believe that it is best to take a pet with you, but it depends on the nature of the cat: some easily change the location of the dislocation, and others are afraid to go out even in the entrance.
Focus on your cat’s characteristics. If it is home-made, do not once again pull it out of the comfort zone. If the cat is an adventurer, create the most pleasant conditions for him on the road and in a new place. Be sure to pick up familiar objects, observe his behavior and pay him twice as much attention. Keep in mind that it may be difficult to feed your pet during the trip. Make sure that he always has access to water and food.
To take an animal abroad, you need to collect a separate set of documents. Each country has additional requirements for animals,
Before you plan your trip, find out if the carrier allows you to transport animals. Find the rules for the import of animals to the destination country and collect all the documents in advance.
Each company has its own rules for transporting pets. Some set additional tariffs, while others prohibit transportation altogether. If you have any doubts, please contact the airline or railway company’s help desk.
Hotels themselves approve their own rules of accommodation. Some may set additional rates for pets, while others prohibit keeping pets altogether.
In order not to find yourself in a new place without a roof over your head, read the rules of your chosen hotel. Before booking, please contact the host party and check the correctness of the information on the website.
Positive: the animal is under your care.
Cons: stress for cats, you need to issue certificates, you will need a separate ticket, restrictions in transport and hotels.