I went to Washington, D.C. for four days last week.  I generally have no
problem leaving my kitty, Butterscotch, alone for a night or two on the
weekend if I go out of town.  She doesn't mess up the house and seems to be
fine when I get back.  But I couldn't even think to leave her alone for 4
days so I took  her to my vet who does boarding service.  My cat actually
likes the ladies in the office.  They keep the cats in separate large
"cages" with a kitty condo, bed, litter box, and food/water.  They're
actually pretty big so I feel ok with it.  They also let them out to wander
the office area during the day and the staff plays with them.  So I had not
qualms about leaving her there since I knew she'd have companionship all
day.  The ladies at the office said she was a sweetheart and did lots of lap
sitting and purring.  But when I got her home she was more attached to me
than she has been since I first got her as a kitten.  She hasn't left my
site for a moment.  She usually comes and goes from me when I get home from
work and sometimes sits on the bathroom floor when I get ready in the
mornings.  But for the last 4 days she has been on my lap or following me
and licking my hand 24/7! She even peered in the shower this morning, around
the curtain.  I hope she wasn't feeling abandoned when I was gone! I love
all the extra bonding time, but I'm starting to feel guilty that she was
feeling too lonely while I was gone!  So what's your vote...lonely or just
glad to be home again?  Have any of your cats had this response?  It's
almost like she's making sure I know she loves me so I won't go away again.

Beth