It’s almost summertime and for the first time in years I am going to go on a vacation – a real vacation! I’ll be gone for almost two weeks and my first concern is: who is going to take care of my two cats? I have been planning this trip for a very long time – a 10-day cruise through Italy, Greece, and Croatia.
Will my cats miss me? Of course, they will. And I will miss them. We have our morning and evening routines – each cat has her special spots to pet, places to rest and one always licks the spoon after I clear the cat food can. My friend will be here to stay with them and enjoy the quiet that my home provides. She has been here a few times and they know her sounds and smells and she has a very calm soul.
One of my cats, Ollie, is very curious once someone is here long enough to allow her to come up to them without moving. Sage watches from afar and that is usually from under the comforter (her happy place when anyone else is in our home). They know something is up as the items to be packed are gathered all over the bedroom and the suitcase is out. I tell them (as I tell my clients to do too) that I will be gone but my friend is coming to stay with them so they will be just fine. I tell them how many times the sun will go down until I return. They will be in their home with their favorite toys and lots of their favorite food to eat.
Hope your summer includes some fun and adventures, too for you and your furry friends.
