On 2007-09-23 18:22:00 -0500, "Joy" said:

I'm leaving for Australia in six days. My next-door neighbors are very
good about feeding, petting and playing with my cats while I'm gone.

However, Lindy is now on thyroid medication twice a day, and I think
it's too much to ask the neighbors to give her the medication.
Therefore, I'll be leaving Lindy with my son. She knows and likes him,
and it shouldn't be too much of a problem. However, she's used to
being able to go outside whenever she likes. She dislikes using a
litter box. I set one up in the garage when it rains, but she will
usually go out in the rain, rather than use the box. My son lives in
an apartment, so she'll have to stay in all the time - and use the box.

Also, Nanki-Poo will be left alone at home. The neighbors will come
over once or twice a day, and he does sometimes let them give him some
attention. That's actually rather surprising, because he usually hides
from other people. I can't send him to my son's with Lindy, because
he's terrified of my son. I think Dan must remind him of somebody who
once mistreated him. I've left Nanki-Poo home before when I traveled,
but Lindy was always here. Although they are not the type to cuddle
together, they have a fairly typical sister-brother relationship. I'm
worried about his being lonely. I'm also worried he might think he has
been abandoned. Since he ended up in the shelter where I got him after
being abandoned before, that is a real concern.

So, purrs would be appreciated.

Purrs for all concerned. Have you tried Pill Pockets? I haven't but I
know cats that totally do not realize they are being pilled with Pill
Pockets.