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writes:I need some advice please. I’m not sure if anyone can help as it’s not a relationship question. I have a 13 year old cat which I adopted 4 years ago.When I went on holiday 2 years ago, for 2 weeks, I left her at a recommended Cattery. Unfortunately she really didn’t like it and became stressed so last year when I went away for 3 weeks I had my friend move in for 2 weeks (she then also had holiday planned in the 3rd week) and the last week my neighbors (who I’ve known for 10 years) kindly did her feeds and checked in on her several times a day. My cat was absolutely fine.Unfortunately this year I’m having to go away again for 3 weeks but my friend who has a new job which makes her travel alot cannot come over. My neighbors also cannot pop in and see her as they will be away on a month long cruise.I’ve contacted various people I know and trust to see if anyone can help me out but everyone has various commitments and can’t provide much help ( like maybe 1 or 2 days a week) and there not enough people to cover 3 weeks. I don’t want to pay a qualified pet sitter who is stranger to come to my house and stay there, I just don’t feel comfortable having someone staying in my house or even coming and going to feed my cat that I don’t know. I cannot change my trip and don’t want to leave her in a Cattery.My sister in law who lives 2 hours away has told me she will look after my cat but I will have to bring the cat to her - she is unable to come to mine as she has to work.Her house is secure and bigger than mine and she’s had experience with cats as she grew up with them.I keep reading contradictory things about leaving a cat in another persons home - some say it’s ok as they will adapt and some say you shouldn’t as it could cause stress….but I don’t have any other options. Will it be ok to take her to her house? Has anyone done this with their cat?
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reader, Honeypie  +, writes (13 June 2023):
 Yes, I think your your cat will be OK AS LONG as your SIL do NOT let your cat outside.
If you are still unsure look to "kennel" your cat. contact your Vet and see of they recommend anyone closer by. But... that option will cost you.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 June 2023): It seems you have no other options, so it will have to be ok anyway, won't it ?
Anyway, I think everything will be fine. When my two cats were alive , we moved 3 times and they had to adjust to 3 different places - they took it in stride, felines are rather unflappable. Plus, during my summer vacations I used to leave them at my in-laws , everything went smooth, in fact I had the feeling they were a bit reluctant to come back home, you know, like children when they stay at their grandparents :) they get spoiled , eat special delicacies, there are less rules ...:).The only thing , I'd tell your sister to always keep your cat inside , and not let him explore its surroundings, because in an unfamiliar environment it could get confused and not be able to find its way back.
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reader, Youcannotbeserious +, writes (11 June 2023):
 I'm puzzled by your post as you don't appear to have any other options, given that you have listed them all and said why they are not possible (or desirable to you).
Friends? No.
Neighbours? No.
Cat sitter? No.
Cattery? No.
Don't go away? No.
What option do you have?
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reader, Youcannotbeserious +, writes (11 June 2023):
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