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    Hi.  I'm not sure if this is a good suggestion or not, but you might
    want to try calling a cat care service.  I used Kajan Cat Care when I
    went away and they were great.  I also think, but am not 100% sure,
    that they may be able to help you out for the two weeks by being
    "foster parents."
    
    You can call them at 508-898-2922 or 508-839-9169.  They're in
    Westboro, MA.  I've heard they take cats in (they're softies like most
    of us) that need homes.  Maybe they'll take yours for 2 weeks?
    
    Boarding is another alternative, but expensive.  My vet charges $7.00 a
    day per cat.
    
    Good luck,
    Mary
    
    PS - tell them Barney, Gonezo, and Benjamin recommended them to you!
    

    
    
    Thanks so much..  At least I can give it a try!!
    
    I just called, but got the machine and left a message...
    
    The boarding $$ would stink, I know..  but it wouldn't be so bad,
    if I knew they were okay i.e., not suffering any psychological traumas
    or anything..  I know absolutely zip about boarding..  I know my
    vets does it too, and while I have absolute confidence in my vet
    (McGees, in Marlboro) I don't know if they would be the best
    boarders..I mean, would they be next to sick cats?  Would they be
    in little tiny cages 24 hours a day?  Would dogs be in the same
    room?  8*( x 100000...
    
    Well, we'll see what happens when these people call back, and thanks
    again for the suggestion!!!
    
    
    F.

    
    	Most vets have a separate room or area for cat and dog 
    	boarders. These are NOT the same areas the sick animals
    	are in (ie `the hospital'). Call your vet and ask what 
    	their setup is...
    
    	Sherry
    

    There must be a feliner out there who would take the cats for
    two weeks.  What kind of physical condition are they in?  Ages?
    FLV tested or immunized?  
      I'm afraid our inn is full at the moment - we have to isolate
    Jesse during the day and I don't have another room - but there
    must be someone who can take them for such a short time.
      Nancy DC
    

    
    Well I'd hate to be a big pain and impose.....  !!
    
    Kajan Kat Kare - I guess what they do is come to your home and take
    care of your cats..  so instead of boarding them when you go on
    vacation they will come to your house..  very nice setup I think..
    She referred me to a boarder she said is excellent with humungeous
    cages and she takes each one out individually for playtime and things..
    I think what I'll do today is call my girlfriend and tell her my
    situation!!  Maybe we can work something out with the cats... I'm
    still trying...
    
    for the record, anyway..  mother and daughter.  mummy kitty is four
    or five years old (stray) fixed, shots, flv tested, immunized, the
    works.  a little overweight!  shorthair, gets along well with other
    cats..   baby kitty is a year and one month old.  same as above,
    fixed, shots, etc. short short hair, very healthy looking.. I don't
    know how well she'd get along with newcomers.. but she's not the
    antagonizer..  (one mummy came home from the vets and baby hissed
    at her, then ran away.  creeped up, hissed at her, ran in the other
    room...)   They have claws.  They are indoor only at the moment.
    BUT I would hate to impose on someone who doesn't owe me any favors!
    8*)
    
    F.

    Oh well, I new Kajan came to homes but was hoping, since this is for a
    short period of time, they'd consider taking your cats in.
    
    I'd love to be a foster mom but my husband would kill me.  He's
    allergic to the 3 we currently have and would divorce me on the spot if
    I brought in another.  Besides, mine are currently at the vet boarding
    because we're having new floors put in our house and even we can't be
    around!
    
    Keep us posted on how things turn out.
    
    Mary
    

    If you end up boarding, don't board at your vet's.  Besides the
    germs floating around, they usually don't have cages any bigger
    than for the sick cats.  I used to go to Tee Emm's Kennel (Ted Meisner)
    in Methuen until my neighbor moved in about 4 yrs ago.  At that
    time he was charging $6/da/cat, BUT they have cages that are 3 x
    6 with trees in them.  You can leave blankets etc. and special food
    if necessary.  They will medicate the cat for an extra sum (was
    $0.50/da.  They have 24 hr on cal vet and someone's always around.
    They don't take them out to play, but they do visit and feed 2x/da.
    My cats never smelled bad nor were they traumatized when I brought
    them back home.  You can put them together or keep them separate;
    the cost is the same.  A room with a window is $7/da.  It's awfully
    expensive, but I felt that they were safe.  They also require that
    you leave your own doctor's number, etc.  They are very professional.
    
    There is a cats only kennel in Billerica, Tres Cher.  I've never
    used them, but my girlfriend was pleased with them.  At that time
    they charged quite a bit less than TMs.
    
    I wish I could help, but don't have a setup.  Best wishes!
    
    andrea, mom to HRH Pooh, and Misty Muffins

    
    
    Well, the crisis is over.  Talked one of my friends into letting
    me stay with the cats.  Now I'm just praying praying praying the
    two will get along with hers!  And please don't scratch the couch..
    Course I let them do anything (scratch the couch, scratch the woodwork,
    have a ball!) but it looks as though I'll have to use a spray bottle
    but they'll survive.. they'll just be a little confused is all..
    
    Thanks you all so much for your suggestions, etc.  If I ever do
    have to board my cats, I'll keep these other places in mind!
    
    
    F. who is finally taking a deep breath and relaxing!! 8*)