I am going on a 2 week vacation and I will have someone come twice a day to...

wild wind · #1 05-09-2007

...take care of my cat.? What is the best way to introduce this caretaker to my cat so my cat will like and get along with her?

Elaine · #2 05-09-2007

Cover her in catnip and cat treats and make her lie on the floor

Only joking.
If she is a cat lover and talks and plays with them then i am sure they will all be just fine.
The cats will probably make their own introductions or behave exactly like a cat does and become aloof and seemingly non caring.
Personally I wouldnt worry too much as long as you trust this person to look after the cats, the cats will look after themselves.

deena a · #3 05-09-2007

Well I had the same problem....I dont think a caretaker would do great after all you cat might really miss you so you can have a close friend drop by and feed and play with your cat.(If your friend really loves your cat and takes it like his/her own one!!)

wendy j · #4 05-09-2007

I find this forum really useful for answering cat questions - its got lots of cat breeders/owners as memberspurrfectchat.co.uk

Nicole M · #5 05-09-2007

My mom looked in on zoe 2xs when i went on my cruise. I left HUGE bowl of food and water and she was fine.

caligirl3254 · #6 05-09-2007

The cat does not need to be introduced to someone new. The cat will eventually catch on that this person is my lifeline, and will get along with the caretaker and won't bother this person in any harmful way.

Froggy ^_^ {yea! · #7 05-09-2007

let the cat sniff the lady's hand, sometimes, cats just have a certain way of telling if the person is dangerous or if they just wanna help. it'll hiss or run away if it feels she cant b trusted 2 care 4 her.

Lola O · #8 05-09-2007

Have the caretaker come to the house almost everyday. Introduce the Cat to the caretaker and make sure that the caretaker gets along with the cat. Keep the caretaker and the cat in the same room and have the caretaker play with the cat and make sure you give them toys. The cat will appreciate the caretaker and get comfterable while the caretaker is there. Sooner or later the cat will get along with the person and the caretaker could take care of your pet while you go on vacation.