Children live all over US now. My oldest have 2 sweet 5 year cats
They are called Stan and Peaches. They are so close my son and
his wife have pictures of them hugging each other. I have 4 grandcats
and 2 granddoggies and 1 grandson, Ha. They leave music for the
cats when they travel,also have friend check in on them. The dogs aren't
so lucky,they go to kennel,unless the ones in MN. can talk the other
grandparents to watch him.

All of the above answers are great ideas.
I think it's so funny about the cat,who doesn't want to go in kitchen
alone.

Sue Oh my Grandson travels with Mom and Dad,he's 3 weeks
old now..