I have spent a lot of time on the hospital battling cancer and kidney failure. The first time I spent 24 days in the hospital my cat was almost unrecognizable. She had stopped eating and cleaning herself. She looked feral even though my father and son spent every day with her. She is dependent on my presence. I wish there was a hospital that allows Cleo to go with me.

My cat gets mad if I'm not in bed by 10pm because that's snuggle time. Cats love their routine and love their humans.

People laughed at me when I flew my friend from AZ to WA to be with my cats while I was gone for a week. Best thing I ever did.

I have a wonderful car sitter that comes to my house twice a day when I’m out of town. I’m incredibly grateful for her. She doesn’t just feed, she spends time with them. Worth every single cent.

The biggest thing that has helped with my cat’s anxiety when I am away was getting her a cat companion. She used to vomit from stress when I was away longer than usual, but now she is able to be much more relaxed. ❤

Our upstairs neighbor is our cat sitter. When we are gone she spends hours with our kitty. They play, snuggle, and watch Netflix together. We are VERY fortunate.

You are doing such amazing work towards breaking stereotypes of cat ownership. I'm always grateful to see you post man, seriously, because it's making a difference. Big supporter here, long time fan, my household of myself, my lady and our 3 cats appreciate you! Peace man, be well

Our cat is afraid of people so when we went on vacation, we found a cat friendly hotel and took her with us. We leave the Do Not Disturb sign up 24/7 and have a playpen to keep her feeling protected when we do leave, and even cover it up a bit so she can see out the window. Also, she's on thyroid meds so I would be concerned she gets it at her appointed times. We've done this twice and 2nd time was even better as she knew what to expect. When we're there we let her out for lap time, pets, and to sleep with us.

This was the topic of conversation between my husband and I this weekend. The problem with a cat sitter is finding someone to trust.

My mother didn’t like cats, but I asked her to babysit them for a week while I went to visit my dad and she couldn’t stop sending pictures of the cute things they were doing 😂 now she always wants to hear about their latest antics

If I am gone too long, my cat sniffles and scolds me. I love him so much.

My 2 cats can't wait for me to leave so they can get on with their shenanigans

As a pet sitter, I approve this message ❤

Cats aren’t a monolith. It actively stresses my girl out to have a “stranger” in the house when I’m not there, even if she’s met them multiple times. She just hides under the bed and no chance she will snuggle or play with them. It’s best they visit just enough for the necessities and go on their way in her case.

I just take them with me to my moms or leave them with her. Started doing this as soon as I adopted them so now her huge house and tendency to spoil them like grandma is like going to the spa. Also, expert car riders.

I worked long hrs at the hospital everyday. I got my boy Blue a kitten companion. And I paid the little girl,and her mom next door to come over every day to feed and play with them. I had happy boys every night.😻😻😻😻

My husband stopped working away from home so he could be the cat babysitter.

The worst part about this is that the only people I'd ask to cat-sit don't have cars, so I'm just stuck with my thumb up my butt. I'm sorry Iris, I know I worked 10 hours today but I gotta keep a roof over our heads.

The most important thing, when having a long-day-job: a second cat. I have to brothers and never will have only one cat again. They are so supportive to each other ❤

I just fed my friend's cat because she was out of town. 11 days and I never saw the cat once. I figured that he was ok because his food disappeared! And he was ok because when she came home he was fine.

I keep telling this to my fellow cat owners. Thank you, Jaxon, for validating my words to them. You are truly my hero.

This is THE BEST ADVISE!! I can only pray that cat owners listen to it 🙏

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽💕

Keeping the rituals of the day intact feels super insightful to me. Sage wisdom as always 🙏

Thank you for sharing this information! I always felt leaving your cat alone for days was not right! I gladly you said this! ❤

Before deployment we adopted another kitty to keep ours company. Integrating them is actually what brought me to your channel (thank you btw) it took a while, but eventually they started getting along. Now with my wife working all day and me not being home at all, they seem to be best friends. I can't wait to get back home to them

I'm cat and dog sitting right now. I can't say I'm perfectly recreating the usual household routine but I'm here for them.

My cats have anxiety problem with anyone coming in my house if it’s not me. They hide until they are gone. I tell my cats that I will be gone and they know to expect my absence. They surprisingly understood what I was saying to them before I left. They know I will be back.

We have 3 cats, so they keep each other company when we go away for a night or two.

This is why Uncle Colin exists. Turbo very much enjoys his visits when I'm gone for the weekend.

This is why I’m so thankful my cat loves traveling. He goes everywhere with me and loves new things.

100%. I have a beloved catsitter. He's the best! He sends photos of our boys, and plays with and feeds them and cleans their litterboxes.

I’ve used pet sitters for many years and definitely agree my cats are happier in my absence because of it. I have three cats, so it’s also quite affordable compared to a cattery.

Luckily my partner works only till 2 o'clock and can pick me up from the train station. When he does he often takes our baby, the cat, along. She loves driving, looking at houses, walking on the sidewalk or in the park/ forest. It's so important to have her in our lives and she should see and experience more than just the apartment or garden.

Very thankful for my brother and his fiancé who are willing to stop by and feed my kitties if I'm going to be back late or come and stop by a couple times a day to feed/hang out if I'm going on a trip.

Get 2 cats. They can hang out with each other :)

I have the best cat sitter, my kitties were covid and we're not used to anyone else. My first trip was 4 days only. I couldn't bear to be away any more than that the first time. Needless to say the cats did wonderful with her, by the end of four days the cats were super comfortable with her, and now when she stops by the cats don't run away from her. I don't have to worry anymore about leaving them with her. She is the best!

Over 35 years ago I was "gifted" a cat, from a coworker. When Bobby-Lee (cat) was about 6 months old I had to do a family emergency to southern California (I lived in Cottonwood Arizona at that time). I lived in a studio apartment, I was expected to be gone for just 2 days. I prepared 3 bowls of kibbles, 3 water bowls, 2 litter boxes. Had my neighbor "check in" twice a day. Well,,, I came home after almost 4 days gone! OMG! that cat chewed me up one side & down the other, for about a week. 🤦‍♀️Just imagine a cat meowing a cussing out! 🤣 This was at a time where I didn't know that cats miss their hooman's AND will let them know!!!

My neighbor rescued cats for the last 18 yrs or so, the house next door is full of rescued cats. I am the cat sitter that comes on the weekends, and I check on and play with them two to three times a day, making sure their needs are met and everyone is doing well. It has been the best part of my day and I love being able to care for them all and see their different characteristics. They each have their own distinct cattitude and it is awesome. I love my job, mostly bc it doesn't feel like a job. It is a blessing!

Thank you for that information! (Me, too - I lost my beautiful black girl this last 5 May, and have no other cats now. I miss her terribly... Information is still good to know! ❤)

It's as easy as politely asking an elderly neighbor then doing something nice for them in return. We have ours come over when we go out of town and we have a deal that whenever we get back I make some brownies or cake or cookies or rice crispies or whatever and bring them over.

I just take mine with me. If he can't come, I don't go.

My cat was diagnosed with kitty IBS this year. He’s on anti-nausea meds, a steroid every other day, and supplements for digestive support-all on the advice of his vet. Sometimes he doesn’t feel good and we have to coax him to eat, which means a pet sitter is not really an option. So he’s become a travel cat. Whenever we go home to visit family, he comes with us, and he seems to really love exploring my mom’s house and being with us. He doesn’t like the 2.5 hour car ride, but I can tell he has less anxiety being with us wherever we go than being home alone with a cat sitter. He just knows that as long as the three of us are together, he’s safe and will be well cared for. ❤

One of the many reasons why I always recommend no less than a pair. Even if you're home reliably it's hugely beneficial for their health and well-being having a friend that there's no language barrier with.

The longest my cat have been alone is 4 hours. I left the radio on so there would be something to entertain him. :)

Thank you so much for stressing this! 💓 I think many times we are guilty of thinking our kitty babies only want us when it's at their convenience (🙋‍♀️I've been guilty of this in the past as well), but I hadn't realized how much that they are so used to a certain routine until I adopted my cat 6 months ago. I hadn't been a cat owner in years and this little sweetheart was just barely old enough to be away from momma kitty. He is so used to certain little details just like you mentioned...the blinds being opened every morning...watching TV with me in the early evening. I work from home and only leave once a week to do some shopping but the few hours that I am away, the minute I walk through the door...his reaction is so heartwarming and just precious. I couldn't imagine leaving him home alone for more than that. Bless his heart...he'd literally be lost.

We have a trusted cat sitter that always checks in on our baby. He knows her voice and loves when she’s here.

Spending long days visiting family at the hospital, our cat showed lots if stress, even balding ears. We didn't think of a sitter at the time, but started keeping jazz radio on which really seemed to helped her.

Thirty-eight years ago there was no such thing as a cat sitter. We were newly married, moved 1,200 miles from where I was born and raised (hubby is from a different country), and quickly discovered we had to go back to his home country. We were gone for 7 days. I had my two precious cats - illegal in the apt but.... - I opened 2 large bags of food, set put several litter boxes, set out water bowls, and left the kitchen tap running. They were so happy and excited to see me return. As I said, this was 38 years ago. Now I have a trusted sitter for my now 15 house cats. My old lady Beagle gets boarded and pampered. AND I make my own rawfed for my cats (cooked for dog). I make and freeze and I'm sure to make several extras.

A good cat sitter is imperative if you are gone over night. Also, it is safer because the house is occupied for a time. Mail is picked up and lights turned on and off.

Thank you for this! I am a pet/housesitter who stays with The babies until their peeps get home!❤

I love that this advice isn't just helping cats but also keeping people from being robbed

My cats only like my son and I. Would do no good to bring someone in because people stress my booger heads. Especially my indoor outdoor cat, Bobby.

I have a hard time leaving my cat for just a couple hours. I can't imagine leaving him for 1 night.

Thank you Jackson, for all you do for cats (& for us) xx🙏👍😺

That’s very smart thank u for helping 😊

I don't leave my cat for longer than 24 hours at at time. Before I have to leave for 8 or more hours, I play with them before and after with verbal affirmation of affection.

I'm watching this video while around at my neighbour's catsitting her beautiful cat, Winnie ❤ She catsits for us too, it's the best setup we've ever had and brought us closer as neighbours too when we do thank you dinners afterwards!!

Your a fantastic guy, Mr Galaxy. We've taken our cat family to a whole level and we're happier for it. All of us.

Watched my friend's cats for a month. Spent time everyday with her cats. They were familiar with me before but we bonded nicely during this time.

“A few times a day” is prohibitively expensive for most ordinary people. Once a day is over 30 dollars a pop. Three times a day might be up to 100 dollars a day. That said, I would never leave my cats even over a weekend without a sitter. What if some medical issue came up? And if I have a senior cat with health issues, I board them at the all-cat vet, where they get loving attention and careful scrutiny. They can tell if my cat is uncomfortable or not eating and do something about it. All my sitters have keys and my credit card on file, so if god forbid I’m stuck in a blizzard and can’t get home, someone is still taking care of them. So no, I don’t dump them with food and water. One cat is bound to scarf it all down at once and then barf it back up.

Back in January, I spent a week in the hospital and I felt so bad leaving him all alone. I didn't have anyone that I could count on either. Which made me anxious

I totally agree with you on this. My neighbor across from me has left them alone but I text them and ask and let them know I'm here for them.

Thanks for making me feel even worse cause my mom won't sit with my cat for 5 damn minutes until she's done eating cause she just won't eat alone. xD

This depends on your cat too! After all, I know plenty of people that would just fill up food and water and leave their dogs for the weekend. This is because they’re ranch dogs! They’re free fed all the time and there’s no change to their schedule. If your cat is free fed anyways, putting out some extra food will be fine. They’ll miss you, but it’s okay. Please note I’m a pet sitter, and I’ve met plenty of different cats! Some need me to come by three times a day and they’re still sad, some couldn’t care less if I come by every three days! I’m obviously not a cat behaviorist though, and I have so much respect and love for this man. I sent my partner all these videos when he first got his cat. I’m sure it’s healthier for them to have sitters come and maintain their schedule.

Cat sitter sounds like the best job ever!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

I take my cat to my parents’ house every day when I can’t work from home. They live close enough, and I feel so much better leaving her with them, even though she clearly misses me during the day. Because I house sit so much, their house is secondary to my apartment, and so my cat has her set stuff there as well.

Our cat gets a morning feed and an evening feed, cat milk and his biscuits before bed and his treat toy while we're out :)

Ok, cats are not just as social as dogs. But they are just as loving, just as dependent on you, and have just as much feelings.

Thanks! Jackson, been watching you as a family since the beginning of My Cat from Hell. Still watch and learn Every DAY from you, you kind genius! 💜💙

I got stranded at work b/c of a snow storm and couldn’t get home. My critters were so mad at me when I got home. I did put out extra food in case that happened, but they were apparently very concerned I wasn’t coming back.

My cats hide from every cat sitter, they're scared by everyone but my partner and me.

Thanks, I needed to hear this. I have been wanting a cat for a while, but I work 4 days if 12hr shifts and then four days off and worried about this. Youbare so right.

I left a huge bowl of dry food 2 large bowls of water with two clean boxes when I asked for help getting to the ER. I was admitted for three days. They were fine. I was glad I did that.

I've been watching ur vids since I got my kitten 3 weeks ago.. I've learned so much from you.. Thank you very much

So very true - the cat I currently have came from a “friend” who left her cat 5-6 days a week! All alone day in, day out. She wondered why he was having an issue. Here’s the good part - her grand babies were getting scratched, she had him declawed! I suffered an injury so he gets to look at my face pretty much 24/7, unless I have a doctors appointment or go to the store. I LOVE HIM! 🐾♥️🐾

So true I watch my Daughter and granddaughter 's Cat 🐈 😻 when they went to a convention. I enjoyed doing it. Got to take care of the fur babies.😻💕

Ohhh yesss... my youngest i think has separation anxiety too. The girls love to sun bath around the house... so cute, i leave drapes open upstairs and sometimes leave their favorite music going or hire a sitter if I'm out longer. I think I have more anxiety to leave them alone. Last time i had my sitter send me pics lol.

Thank you, Jackson!

Thank you Jackson! I needed this advise!! Going on vacation, and I have a couple of good choices for cat sitter. I will enlist them! She is shy but I’ll at least feel better.

Jackson when I used to travel a lot for work, this is the exact brief I give my Cat Sitter. So important about all their routine. Sun, time outside in the Sun the blinds open during the day, closed at night, her favourite dog videos everything that forms part of their day. Lily still misses me and I miss her. But she feels protected and secure as her routine is the same. So Important.🐈🐈‍⬛💕🇦🇺🏡

My cat is used to me spending a couple days camping every couple of weeks since he was a kitten. He knows I'll come back and always greets me with calm and happy love.

Things have been much better since I work from home

My kids live on our farm. My granddaughter Grace sits with my kitties when we're away. She just loves them & they love her too.❤

Bless you, kind human.. i hope folks take your advice and have happier cats for it ❤️

Have the cat sitter facetime your kitty for a few minutes a day at feeding times. It helps them know, "mom's not here but she still loves me"

Cat sitter is great ! My 4 cats love her very much . I miss them a lot . The cat sitter sends me videos about them . They deserve the best treatment .

hot tip: its also easier to travel with a cat than a dog. and we've all seen the success rate of doggos travelling with the Pet Parents. so if doggos can do it, cattos can definitely do it

Thanks Jackson, our cats are family and there are plenty of Trusted Cat sitters out there ❤

I'm a full-time live-in petsitter in Australia. It's the best lifestyle! Met so many amazing cats over the years 😂❤

Thank you for addressing this issue. After 22 yrs owning a pet sitting service, it was quickly learned that cats suffered from separation anxiety as much as dogs do. Maybe more. Everything you said is spot on. We actually had to educate people on this topic. Playtime was so important. Owners would come home and wonder why a cat would sit in a certain place and just about the same time. It was when our visits were. We even taught owners how to play with with their fur babies. I love the TV idea also. We would turn on Animal Planet especially when a certain guy would be on. Yep, that was you, Jackson. 😅. I could challenge you to "playtime with kitties" if you're brave enough. Cat owners listen to Jackson. Play with your kitties. Don't leave them for days. I use to hate if we heard"oh, I'll get my neighbor to come in and feed them. That is not quality time. Just saying. Thanks for letting me relive my passion for just a little bit.❤

My cats are never alone. 3 folks here & someone always home.

I'm a pet sitter who stays at the home so their regular activities are able to continue. Mostly cats and dogs. They notice and really are happy to have someone around.

We used to have friends pop in on our cat when we were out of town but they didnt fully follow his routine and he would get frustrated and attack them. Now we are able to hire a cat sitter to give him his outside/play time and it has made a HUGE difference in his demeanor when we're away (&when we return)

Our ocicat is so chill. He enjoys car rides. So we took him camping in our RV one time. Now he goes with us every time.

Fortunately I mostly work from home and so my cat can literally try and live in front of my screen at all times.

I'm so lucky on this score. If we go anywhere, my Father in Law moves in and looks after his Grandcat! My 11 year old boy loves his Grandad and I get all sorts of videos and pictures of them up to mischief ! 😂❤ This bond is even more special as my boy has had severe separation anxiety issues; he used to refuse to eat without me being home.

I cat-sat for an elderly neighbor for a couple weeks after watching your channel. She was surprised that I came over more than once a day/every other day! Poor kitty was so lonely and stressed out by his mom being gone. Plus the curtains were drawn, so he was bored too. We spent a lot of time playing, looking for lost hairties (his favorite), and became good friends by the time my neighbor came back. (To the point he had to accompany me to the potty or I'd get a talking to lol) l miss the little guy.

I love that through home office I can stay with my cat all day. ❤ Every evening we go from my home office room into the bed room, because it is play time. 😊

When we go out of town for a week, my father-in-law stays at the house with the cats. It makes such a difference to their mental health!