Moved out for 3 months - what to do with our cat?

[Legend83]

We have moved out for 3/4 months while our building work is completed and are debating what to do about our cat. She has little access to the house as it has to be secured by an internal door with no cat flap (kitchen has been knocked through). Her cat bed and bowls are rather sadly during out exposed in the kitchen shell.

The opinion of the vet is that she should be fine left as she is more of a roamer than a house cat. OH is not happy about leaving her exposed to the elements and in a house that is being ripped apart.

What are the implications of moving her over with us into our rented place?

[TwistingMyMelon]

IMO depends on the cat, but the noise would scare most, along with workmen most days

I would just bring to rented place , pretty straightforward as long as its allowed

[edc]

I moved to a short term home for 4 months. I did the usual of keeping the cats in for 2 weeks, took them on a lead outside for 1 week then just let them out. Let them out early without food then call back for breakfast.

[Simpo Two]

If you can take it with you, take it with you. I'd hate the idea of my cat stuck outside an empty house for months wondering where the heck its owners were and why it had been abandoned in a house that is begin ripped apart. You haven't stayed - why should the cat?

[Mobile Chicane]

Simpo Two said:

If you can take it with you, take it with you. I'd hate the idea of my cat stuck outside an empty house for months wondering where the heck its owners were and why it had been abandoned in a house that is begin ripped apart. You haven't stayed - why should the cat?

I couldn't agree more, and furthermore would add, what if puss were to become ill or be injured during your absence?

What if there were to be a cold snap and puss suffered outside with no shelter - would you ever forgive yourself?

Oh, you would.

Vet wants shooting, by the way.

Edited by Mobile Chicane on Sunday 4th October 01:02