We have a cat and his name is Maïlo, he's 8 years old, its a blue British Shorthair and he never goes outside. My husband an I go twice a year to Içmeler (June and September) our "Paradise on Earth", but our heart breaks every time we make the suitcases and have to leave him, although its just for 1 week!! I cant miss him any longer!!! He seems to understand that we will leaving him..
Also take a lot of pics of him with me. One for near my bed, on my mobile, camera...... and I call every day to the baby-sitters.

There are 3 familys who are looking after him. The day they will stop to take care for him, we stay at home, because our cat is just like our baby. We dont have children and he really is like a child for us. I cant image that we put him in a cattery. Its the best for cats that they can stay in there own surroundings.
Its just for one week and pets dont have any idea of time....I find comfort in this....
Petrina