[orangebird]

Hi. I may be leaving the uk for a few years (2-3). It's not somewhere I can take my two cats with me but the thought of never seeing them again is killing me. Does anyone know of any long term boarding solutions? Or does anyone else think that's a bit of a silly idea and I should rehome them completely?

[CBFreak]

Have you considered asking a friend or family member you trust to take them on in the short term?

[orangebird]

Originally Posted by CBFreak

Have you considered asking a friend or family member you trust to take them on in the short term?

Yes, but sadly no one is in a position too. Mum has a cat already and that would be pretty ugly! Best friend would be but she works abroad all week. Brother is allergic. Sadly, all those that would, can't.

[orangebird]

I'm just so worried that no one else will know them or love them just as much as I do. Stupid and soppy I know, but they're so precious to me.

[orangebird]

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[curmy]

You may have to re home them completely, perhaps with some one who doesn't mind you visiting them a lot when you get home. Can I ask, where are you going ?

[orangebird]

Originally Posted by curmy

You may have to re home them completely, perhaps with some one who doesn't mind you visiting them a lot when you get home. Can I ask, where are you going ?

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[curmy]

Oh dear, would it be impossible to keep them as indoor cats there ?

You could try advertising locally & see if anyone's prepared to foster them for a couple of years , if you come to a financial arrangement with them , On the other hand would it be fair on your cats to have all those changes of ownership ?

[orangebird]

Originally Posted by curmy

Oh dear, would it be impossible to keep them as indoor cats there ?

You could try advertising locally & see if anyone's prepared to foster them for a couple of years , if you come to a financial arrangement with them , On the other hand would it be fair on your cats to have all those changes of ownership ?

I don't think it would be possible. They're used to being outdoors as much as they want in British weather. Not kept indoors in a first floor apartment. I really don't agree with keeping cats indoors.

I think it wouldn't be fair to put them through changing ownership though. But the thought of not having them breaks my heart.

[orangebird]

Essentially, I know what I've got to do if we move. Just don't want to do it

[curmy]

I know orangebird *HUGS*

[orangebird]

Update - I'm taking them with me

[Maisey Moo]

Brilliant news

[orangebird]

Update - all jabs and microchipping done! We've got a detached villa on a compound with a walled garden, hubby already out there so all sorted! End of may, there we go! Although I have no doubt we'll all be indoors all day with the aircon

[avasgranny]

To start with I thought you were thinking of fostering like another fm then realized it was an old thread. Glad you are taking your wee ones with you. I hope they settle down well, they will prob hate the cold crappy British weather when you all come home again. Good luck.