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patphil

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5. You might consider a cat sitter for next time you're away for a long duration.

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Fri Nov 14, 2025, 01:27 PM

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That way, even though you're gone, your cats aren't pulled out of their safe environment.
We always use a cat sitter...the same one if possible so the cats remember and aren't so worried about a new person in the house.

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