"Of all God's creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the leash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat." - Mark Twain
Oftentimes people select cats over dogs because cats can be left alone ~ with appropriate food and water ~ for a day or two. For many people, this makes cats the ideal companion animal. And, while it is true that cats do not need to be let outside like dogs do (nor should they be allowed to roam about unsupervised and unprotected outdoors, however that's a whole 'nother article!), be careful not to assume that cats don’t get lonely, or bored. They do.
Cats enjoy our company and like to be with us. When we are gone, they miss us. So if you plan to be gone for a day or two, consider having a family member or a qualified pet-sitter come over and spend time with your cat. Provide some good, quality cat toys (and some good snacks for the “sitter!”), and let the sitter know how your cat likes to play, and whether he/she likes to be snuggled or carried (or not). You may even want to arrange a meeting between your sitter and your cat before you leave so your cat isn’t surprised or frightened by a total stranger when you are gone.
Even if you have more than one cat, please do not underestimate the company of people. Consider providing your cat(s) with some human company when you need to be away. You will all be much happier, and you can have peace of mind knowing that a trusted sitter is keeping an eye on kitty . . . as well as your home, in your absence.
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Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her online specialty pet boutique, premium pet food business, and holistic healing therapies. She is also a professional intuitive, spiritual coach, and holistic healer who works with the Angels, Ascended Masters, Spirit Guides, and Animal Spirit realms when counseling clients, which includes animals and people.
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