See this? This is Tessa. She may look like a cat to the average human being, but she believes she is a queen and deserves nothing but the best life has to offer. Tessa is quite the verbal cat as well - howling when someone is behind a closed door, or when they have the audacity to walk by her without scratching her belly. Tessa was adopted from a "no kill" shelter about 2 years ago. I think she may have forgotten her humble
beginnings.As many of you know, we are headed to San Antonio, Texas on Sunday. We will be returning the following Saturday (6 night trip). I was fine with leaving Tessa here at the house with a self feeder and waterer. But noooo! Not the queen! You see, not only does Tessa know she's the queen, husband believes she is the top pussy in the house. We can't possibly leave Tessa alone for 6 nights. Tessa needs a vacation. What? A vacation?? I would be crushed if anything happened to Tessa, but she is a cat for goodness sakes!
Welcome to Kountry Kennels Pet Resort & Spa. A state-of-the art, HEPA filtered, octagon cat room which has been built with love and the most advanced technology in cat boarding. Yeah - I lost that argument.
But wait! We can have Tessa boarded there in what they call the Cat Apartments; 2- ½’ length, width and height, bedding provided, catnip toy treats, separate/private area for litter, $12.00/night. Perfect!
Not when you can have the Cat Condo; 7’ tall by 2½’ wide & long, multi-levels, view of 650 gallon fish tank, view of play area, cushy bedding provided, catnip toy treats, separate/private area for litter, $20.00/night. OK, I can live with that, but I think it's a bit steep for a cat.Ha! What was I thinking?? Yes, there is a Cat Hi-Rise; 7' in
height by 6’ in width by 3’ in length, multi-levels, view of 650 gallon fish tank, view of play area, cushy bedding provided, catnip toy treats, separate/private area for litter, bird watching from private window all for the bargain price of $30.00/night. You can't be serious? You are?!Not only that, but husband has decided that Tessa should have a Kitty Kocktail each night before bed. For just $2.00 a pop, she'll be served a generous scoop of tuna, sprinkled with flavorful pounce treats. Trust me, that's more than I will be getting the entire trip!
Thank goodness we don't have a dog or we'd have been out $60.00/night for the NASCAR Suite ... and no ... I'm not kidding!
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35 comments:
Seriously? A neighbor couldn't come in and give her fresh water? Private bird watching window? She may not want to come home.
LOL! That is exactly like the place the Birdman manages.
Karen, oh how I wish I were kidding! We've even got a neighbor two blocks away that recently opened an "In home" pet care business and he won't go that route. $30/night? I could get a seedy motel room with a vibrating bed for that!!
Corky, I'm thinking there is quite a market for this, but I also think it's absurd ... a NASCAR themed dog kennel??
I think your hubby is wrong. I have two cats, "my girls" That's right I kinda one of those people, but not to extreme. I have no kids and my girls fill a need to nurture, HA!. Anyhoodle, I'm guessing if he asked any cat professional and they weren't trying to make a buck off of him, they would say the cat would be better off at home, in familiar surounding. My hubby often mentions bringing the girls along in the motor home. While I would love to have them with us, I think they would be more comfortable and less scared at home. I mean IT'S A CAT for cryin out loud. Sure we love them but, IT'S A CAT. While they can be loving I think they dig humans not being over foot, as long as they have food and water of course. When we go away for a week we have someone stop in and check to see all is ok and give them a pat or two. A glimpse, I have a framed photo of the girls I put in the motor home.
Send the cat to San Antonio with your husband, and stay at the shelter yourself- it's probably nicer!
Lu, you know I'm on your side on this one. Love her to death, but she is a cat!!
Buff, I mentioned to him last night that it's a little sad that the cat will be visiting a spa and I never have ...
Yerk!
Dana, as you know, I am owned by a cat. The furball—I mean “Alex”—is quite independent (except when he wants something from his servant) so I have left him alone as you describe several times. I think that he much prefers that to even the finest kitty accommodations somewhere else.
I rather believe that Queen Tessa would do OK on her own, as was your initial suggested before your pussy-whipped husband got involved.
There is, however, one other consideration that just may swing the decision in your hubby’s favor. Since Alex is an indoor/outdoor feline and spends much of his time outside catting around, I have always made the provision for his to get out of and into the house via the no longer used door to the coal bin in the basement. On one occasion when I returned home I found that the furball had invited other kitties into the house to party with him. Therefore, if Tessa is a pasty kitty, you (and your house) may benefit from her vacationing at some exclusive spot such as the Kountry Kennels Pet Resort & Spa.
Truly.
Some pussies can be so demanding and expensive. Never satisfied, always wanting more. I swear. Cheers Dana!!
That post was hilarious! I about died when I saw the P word in your title in my google reader thing. LOL!
I think that the cat would probably be happier at home in her own familiar surroundings like someone else said. I know that's how my cat is anyway. She doesn't even like to go to the vet. They told me they'd have to sedate her if I ever brought her back there!
Damn! I want to come live at Dana's!
I can relate to that, kinda. I have a pom who runs my house and when we go on vacation he goes with or we don't go.
I once paid as much for his (Pom-pom's)ticket on a airplane as I did for myself and each family member.
Boy is she going to be pissed when he tries to take her back home!
Wow...that's so...what's the word?....over-the-top?I only hope that you'll have an equally nice place to stay in S.A.....think she'll appreciate it? Hubby's can be....'interesting' at times can't they.
This is too, too funny! The craziest I've ever done is hire a professional pet-sitter to come into the house twice a day, but that was after we attempted a regular kennel and the dog was highly agitated by the whole experience (the owner told us this when we picked her up). As for our cat... Here's a big bowl of water and a heaping dish of food, sweetie. See ya later!
Nick, I actually thought of your Alex when having this discussion with husband! Funny story about the cat house party!! Tessa is actually an indoor only cat, making this entire spa & resort stay even more absurd.
Matt-Man, mine might be demanding and never satisfied, but ... oh! Were you talking about Tessa???
FF, you weren't expecting a pussy on your Google Reader list??
I think Tessa would rather stay home and enjoy herself. Then when you get home she can put on the big act of a pissy pussy!
Cat, I just want the resort & spa package!!
Leighann, that's what I'm hoping *wink*
tt, I can think of many words for it like ridiculous, absurd, asinine ... shall I go on??
PP, and I'd have had no issues with having someone come in to empty the little box, change the water, make sure the house wasn't burning down ... you know ... the important stuff!
OMG!!! I could maybe spring for the $12/night but the other two? I don't think so. Everyday of a cat's life living in a home is a vacation.
That NASCAR suite is crazy. Don't tell Doc, he might want to stay there!
in what order do these priorities get sorted in...sounds like your husband...well never mind - you can fill in the blank...
Micky, I think she would be far more grateful to see us if she actually noticed we were missing!
Apple, I posted that pic of the NASCAR suite especially for Doc!!
DB, do you think we have a pussy priority problem in our house???
I used to have a doggie spa and daycare. We charged $10/dog on Friday nights for people to come in and play with their own dogs in our facility!
Oh and for $10, I would also give your dog's ears a wipe down with essential oils! :)
The 1 hr. massage was $60. Yes, we had takers.
You wouldn't BELIEVE what people will do for their pets!
I could see paying the high prices for a dog to vacation in luxury, but not a cat. Cat's won't appreciate it at all. Selfish little bastards.
Do they have a webcam where you can log onto the net and watch them in their condo? That would be cool. ;-)
RLL, this facility has doggie day camp too! I know this is a HUGE service industry, but I just can't imagine treating my pet to services that many people in the world have never experienced.
Jay, as a matter of fact they *do* have a webcam and I am taking my laptop *wink*
Tessa is beautiful! Look at the markings on her precious (elegant) face!!! What a GREAT place she gets to stay at, holy cow, I'd be happy with the Nascar Suite, do they take humans? ;)
Tell your husband I've got a bridge I'd like to sell. I'll make him a great deal!
Shell out for the NASCAR suite... I hear it's worth it...
*rollseyes*
You know, I'm starting to think that could be my next career. I wonder if they have franchises...
Holy freaking CRAP! I just can't imagine! Yea, it sounds like she certainly is top pussy, cause I'm guessing you wouldn't get a room that nice!!!!! LOL
Dang. I don't even know what else to say. I've never heard of such a thing. She will NOT want to come home. You know that, right?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Seriously that's all I can do right now. HAHAHAHAHAHA! Suckers. :P
Daaaamnn....
I need to hook up with Tessa. I want a vacation like that too!
Freakin ridiculous if you ask me...
Damn..
Wont your hubby be suprised whe he sees the web cam and the cat is not at all happy. I would not be suprised at all if this is the case. My first thought was I hope they really have those rooms they show you for the cats and that after you drop her off she not just tossed into a cage in the back room :( HUBBY, CHANGE YOUR MIND, IT'S NOT TOO LATE.
Wow. Just wow. My cat would probably LOVE it if we left him unsupervised at home. He'd be roaming free on the counters and kitchen table, sleeping on MY bed at night and playing with my new curtains if he should happen to get bored... Incidentally, my dear Elvis got his hair-cut today. I did it myself. He looks disgusted, embarrassed and regally mad all at the same time :)
Shocked and surprised, not really. People so some strange stuff. We just ask a neighbor to feed the bunny. Have fun though!
tee*hee*hee ....
This is sooooo dang cute in that "really?" kinda way ; ) *lol
Looks like Tessa is gonna enjoy a heckuva vacation! Kocktails & all! Good 4 her! ; ) (giggle*giggle)
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