Cats and central heating this winter

[Stripedbag101]

I have been working from home the last couple of years and this winter will be back in the office, so my cat will be home alone from about 7:30am until about 7pm for three to four days a week.

I am worried she will be bored, lonely and cold! With gas prices sky rocketing I am reluctant to boost the heating during the day so have bought a few self heating blankets for her to sleep in.

other just be in the same boat - anyone else planning ahead? And if so what are you doing?

I have a Bagpuss hot water bottle cover. I didn't get it for the cat but, well, you can't tell a cat where to sleep.

sashh

So cute. xxx

My cat has one of those igloo type beds which stays cosy with her body heat. Her favourite though has always been her favourite chair with a big thick fleecy blanket to curl up in.

I spotted a self heating pet mat in Aldi this weekend for £3.99 so got one of those for her to try, as heating will be going on more sparingly this winter. It makes crinkly noises when she steps on it, so she's a bit cautious of it, but has been to sit on it twice, so I think it's a hit!

She also has those toys you can put treats in, and she has to nudge and tip over to get them out, for when she is being left a while. But mostly I think she just sleeps or sits and looks out the window - same as when people are in the house!

When I first started going back to the office after WFH, she was a bit fussy when I got home, but now she doesn't care if I've been gone 10 minutes or 10 hours - other than wanting her tea!

@Anystarinthesky Thank you, I think so too.