Prince and Me 2, The
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IMDB rating: 3.90 Plot: The Prince and Me 2: The Royal Wedding continues the story of 2003’s fantasy romance The Prince and Me. In the earlier film, Paige (Julia Stiles) – a midwestern college co-ed – falls in love with Edvard (Luke Mably), sans realizing that he is actually the Prince of Denmark. In this sequel, Paige (now played by neophyte Kam Heskin) and Eddie must confront a centuries-old Danish edict declaring that if a Danish prince marries a commoner, he must abdicate his throne. |
Actors: Mably Luke,Firth Jonathan,Holt Jim,Fellowes David,Romance,
true cat lovers only…please?
I have had many nasty remarks from people on here and please do not be that way for this question.Ok I have a cat, he is my baby, my prince. He is VERY attached to me. Been together 6 years, since he was a kitten. I have to fly home for xmas for 3 weeks. Which option do you think is best for him? 1) I bring him on the plane knowing it will stress him out but he will get to be with me, or 2) Leave him alone for 3 weeks with someone to come in and feed him but he will be alone.
When I say he is attached to me, I mean it. I walk around the house with him on my shoulders all the time. I just want to do the best thing for him.
I love Rebecca’s questions: Yes he is familiar with the place we would go to. There are no animals there. My mom misses him dearly and wants me to bring him. The fee is no problem and I have moved 5 times within the last 4 years, with him, so he is used not attached to this house. And it is only a 3 hour flight
Also, I have no1 who he is familiar with here so if they do come feed him they wont comfort him
Last thing: He will most def be in the cabin with me!
The thing is if I leave him here, there won’t be anyone to stay with him, there will be someone to come once and a while and feed him and that is just too sad
i dont think that is weird at all. my cat is attracted to me too. i would prob. take him on the plane, its better for him thatn a stranger.
I Love Horses | Nov 20, 2009
well I have 3 cats and they love me so much every morning they groom me and when i go on vacation i just get my neighbour to take care of them and there fine!
k.M | Nov 20, 2009
Why not board him? I know it’s typically a dog thing, but there’s no reason not to board him. I wouldn’t take him on the plane. He would have to travel in the baggage hold and would likely get sick. Being alone for 3 weeks as long as he is fed and cared for is not a bad alternative.
identitycrises26 | Nov 20, 2009
Don’t board, him, he could come back with fleas or kennel cough etc. Just have a pet sitter come in and feed him and do the litter. Try to have them stay a little a play with him like roll a ball or something he likes to do. Do you have friends of yours he already knows that he would be comfortable with?
Anti-Spam Girls (Formally Ann M) | Nov 20, 2009
It just kind of depends on how which will stress him out more. Is it a long plane flight? Is he familiar with your old home or has he only lived at your new one? Are there other animals at your old home that he might fight with or be scared of? Are you able to afford the cost of flying him round-trip? What is the longest you have every left him alone before? Is there someone he knows who can come care for him while you’re gone?
The only person who can really answer this question is you. You just have to decide which is the least likely to stress him out. Personally, I would probably leave all my cats at home, but they are not stressed when I am gone.
Rebecca | Nov 20, 2009
I feel the same way about my cats, so I know what a dilemma this is. Since you are going for three weeks, my guess is he would be better off going with you, assuming that he can fly with you in the cabin (this is the only safe way to fly with your pet). If it were only a couple of days, I would say leave him at home with a pet sitter, due to the stress of flying. You could use Feliway in his carrier (you can get it at Petsmart or Petco)–it’s a synthetic cat pheromone that is very calming to cats. I used this when I moved. I had to drive my cats cross-country and I think this helped them be less stressed in the car.
Mary V | Nov 20, 2009
My male cat is the same but i feel it is better that i leave him at home then taking him with me as the stress can kill them. As much as they love you and you love him in some cercumstances it is better to leave them in the care of someone that you know will look after them then to put them through the stress.
Tori | Nov 20, 2009
If he has never flown before, I think you should leave him home, but only if you can find someone you really trust to take care of him. It will have to be someone who loves animals and treats them with kindness; you will need to leave them your vet’s number and the number they can reach you at in case of problems; it has to be someone that your cat is not afraid of (best would be if the cat already knows the person); and preferably someone who knows not to let the cat outside (much, much safer that way). Is the person willing to feed your cat, spend some time with him and change his litter pan? Can you be sure they will not just say ‘the heck with it’ and stop going to your place?
It can be very stressful for animals on a plane, you do not under any circumstances want him to ride in the cargo hold. He would have to be in the passenger cabin confined to a cat carrier (check with the airlines, they may not allow this). If they are OK, with it, how long is the flight? You can talk to your vet about this and they can give you good advice.
My last suggestion is this: Can you possibly stay away for less than three weeks? If so, you can get home to your little buddy sooner. Don’t be too worried, cats are more adaptable than people think they are! With the right catsitter he would do very well at home!
J. | Nov 20, 2009
Unless it is totally necessary to stress out a cat — DON’T.
Definition of stress;
- totally strange environment and a house full of strangers
- travel by aircraft and the related noises
- holidays travellers in an airport – I can barely handle that
Why not leave the cat home and enjoy the company of humans for a change.
Rapid Fire | Nov 20, 2009
i boarded my xat. the vet gave him a tranqulizer and he slept the entire trip and we had a blast on vacation.
Danica | Nov 20, 2009
I know this probably isn’t what you want to hear but if i were you i would leave him home.
If you board him he will spend alot of time in a cage..i don’t care what the facility tells you ..he’s still in a cage,,in a strange place and to be honest i would be worried about that.
If you take him,,that’s okay if you don’t put him in cargo..you have to actually put him under your seat and this is ONLY a good idea if he is used to traveling with you. My cats have a heart attack on the way to the vets office so they would not do well traveling.
If i had to go away i would want my cats home in thier own surrounding knowing they would not be stressed out and they would eat..i am a neurotic cat owner..lol.
Do you have someone you can trust to take care of him at home?..another suggestion is one of your vets techs. I have back up if ineed it in an emergency and i would pay someone to stay at my house with my cats..i haven’t had a vacation in about 13 yrs.
sunshine10 | Nov 20, 2009
How do you know the plane ride will stress him out? Every animal reacts differently, and he might not be as put out by the plane ride as you think. If you take him on the plane, you have two options. He can either ride in cargo or ride with you. There are different considerations and rules for each so do your research and talk to the airline before you make up your mind. Personally, I would never let my cat ride in cargo. I’ve just heard too any horror stories about that, and so it makes me nervous not to have control over the situation.
If you leave him home and have someone come in to take care of him, make sure this is a reliable person! Get more than enough food for the time you will be gone and more than enough litter so there are no issues with that. Leave detailed instructions on feeding, litter changes, what not to do/feed/leave out that he can get hurt by, leave your contact info/vet info/24-hour pet ER info.
You have a third option. Most areas have kennels. You can board him. This is not the cheapest option though. And you’ll want to check out the facility and do some research on what to ask and look for in a kennel like if they let out more than one cat at a time, what they do in an emergency, if they have staff there at night, if they have a vet in house or at least on call. and so on. You’ll also want to leave them detailed instructions on care. You will also have to have very recent (usually only a few weeks old) vet records clearing the cat of any diseases.
And I have a cat who is very attached to me too. She doesn’t hang out on my shoulders, but she’s wary of new people and trusts few. I’m of the very few she trusts. I left her with a friend when I went on vacation. My friend had her for almost a month when all was said and done. My cat was just fine. She was very happy to see me, but she didn’t seem to suffer for my being gone if that helps any in your decision.
Jareth's Trousers | Nov 20, 2009
Given the fact I know my cats would freak out over the noise and stress of a plane plus the ride to it and away from the airport, I’d opt for a pet sitter, leave the cat in his familiar environment and have the pet sitter take care of him for the time.
Elaine M | Nov 20, 2009
You need to check with the airline to see if it’s even POSSIBLE for your cat to fly in his carrier IN the cabin of the plane. If they say "no"……..then don’t even think of taking him with you.
Do you have any close friends or neighbors, who would come in a couple of times a day ( each day ) and check on him, feed, change water, clean litter box ? If so, start NOW having this person come over and spend some time getting to know him………and letting him get to know her/him. If you do this, by the time you leave, and the friend / neighbor comes to "visit", the cat will already be used to seeing "this person"……and not as likely to "freak out"….
If you leave him alone in your home, take the time NOW to make a recording of your voice ..talking to him, that your "babysitter" can play for him while (s)he is doing the "cat chores"….and playing with him. Also, take some of your pajamas or t-shirts and leave them for him to sleep on. Make sure that they haven’t just been washed……..they need to have YOUR SCENT on them.
Hope you figure out what will stress the cat the least. A long trip, then all of the "hoopla" that goes on during Christmas may NOT be the "best thing" for him………However, you know your cat, and it has to be YOUR decision.
If you have a vet ( and you should ), you could consider "boarding" him with the vet. That way, he’d have company all the time, and also be where he can be cared for if he gets sick. Be sure that all of his shots are current, before leaving him ANYWHERE. Check out the cost involved for the length of time you’ll be gone. Hopefully, it’s something that you can afford.
Hope some of this helps………..Good luck…….ENJOY…….
** "sunshine" has a great idea, about asking one of the vet techs to come and take care of your cat. 3 weeks is a long time in the life of a cat, who is going to miss his "person". It can’t hurt to discuss this with your vet and his techs, and see what solution all of you can agree on. Good luck…….
brutusmom | Nov 20, 2009
If taking him with you is an option – and you can afford it – then I’d take him with you. Three weeks is an awful long time to be away unless you had someone housesitting that was staying there with him.
Has he ever flown before? How long is the flight and which airline are you using? Prices vary greatly between airlines and some don’t allow pets in the cabin at all. I have a spreadsheet of rates by airline that I put together since I sometimes travel for shows.
Adopt An Adult Shelter Cat | Nov 20, 2009
Is the plane the only way you can travel? I have no experience with bringing my cats on a plane but I have certainly travelled by car with my cats. If the money isn’t the problem and you can drive to your destination then that’s what I would do. You can rent a vehicle if you don’t have one or if yours isn’t up to a long trip. We travelled across Canada with our cat. Kennels aren’t always a great solution unless you can find one dedicated to cats – otherwise they end up beside dogs that bark nonstop and you come home to a nervous wreck. Having a trusted person come to your home is a perfect solution if you can find a person who has experience with cats and can follow directions. There are bonded companies who will come and feed and clean your cat and spend a bit of time with him. Check your vet for recommendations or the Better Business Bureau. Three weeks isn’t the end of the world but I wouldn’t want to leave a solitary cat alone in the house without company. Personally I would pick a rental car and a day driving over the flying.
nonaandratz | Nov 21, 2009
i would leave him at home. even if the person feeding him doesnt interact with him hell be fine, hes in his own home and surroundings and even though he will miss you and will fret he will be ok. after a few days he will make his own routine, you could leave some of your clothes on your bed and hell take comfort from this. i love my pets dearly and i have left mine over the years in catteries and at home and i know they were better in their own home. once you return all will be forgotten. my current cats have allways been left in my home and have been fine. also I really do think no airline will allow a pet carrier in the cabin-he will be put in the hold, hell be firghtened and pushed around by baggage handlers who wont care less if hes firghtened or not, that will stress him much more than being alone for a few weeks. howeve whatever you decide im sure will be the best for you both. good luck hope you
TOT1 | Nov 21, 2009
