Leaving for 3 weeks, what do I do with my cat?

I'm planning on going home for 3 weeks, what should I do with my cat?
I dont want to leave her alone for 3 weeks (have someone to feed and clean out her litter everday), but she stresses out really easily, so I dont want to board her either...
I cant...

leave her at someone's house because all the cat people have cats, and she doesnt do well with other cats...

have a cat sitter come over and watch her
thats what my grandparents do
they have the neighbor come over everyday and play with her and take care of her

Do you know anyone that you can trust? Implicitely?
You could give them a spare key and have them check in periodically and make sure that your cat's fed and watered and the litter pan gets cleaned.
Personally I'd recommend a family member or someone you've known for a very long time.

cute, v. cute :P

I just feel bad leaving her alone for 3 weeks, even if she's being fed and watered, she'd probably still get really lonely.

Take her with you

They do get lonely, but with a trusted friend coming in, playing...cleaning...feeding and watering, she'll be much better off than going to a cattery, or being left with someone stopping in every few days.

When I went to Seattle last year, I found a college kid to stay at my house, and take care of the animals...that was her only job...it costs more, but is way better than the "stop-in"...feed...and leave.

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lol, cant take her with me, I'm going to africa...

how'd you find someone to stay at your house? I dont have friends who live nearby so that's not an option... (and around how much did it cost?)

well maybe you should leave your cat with a family member

There are places who do in-home petsitting, look on Craigslist (miami). I always see them.

thanks Dara

my family is in africa/canada

Simply a Rose to brighten your day,
And maybe lessen the cares in your way;
And also, too, to help you to know,
That in knowing you, many others grow!

 
To hell with the cat! Who's going to take care of US when you're gone?

aw, lol ethmer, thanks for the rose, and the kind words

I'll try and be on (although with the tortoise paced internet connections I make no promises!)

anyways I'm not planning on going for a few months, this is just pre pre planning

I, like Dara, have had luck with Craigslist. But get references Also, your vet might know someone.

Just do all the above & your cat will be ok

get some one to take care of your cat

Cats can get pretty stressed. I don't know the personality of your cat but I know mine hates when I'm gone for an 8 hr day let alone weeks! I would take him with you, most planes will allow you to have a small pet in a small carrier as a carry on for a fee. (I just took mine across the country... he actually did well on the plane... if you're interested or decided to do it that way I have some tips!)

Different airlines have different rules, usually with going to countries across the ocean. (like africa! ) but I did a lil research, you usually just need proof of all their shots. Contact the airline for more info.

You can take a small amount of "cat" provisions with you then purchase some cheap ones when you get there. Then discard them when you leave.

Check in with your airline for their rules and regulations.

xox
Sika