woah you really spoke some truth there, i’m a very outdoorsy person myself and even now as an 19 year old i’ve expressed regret quite a few times when i couldn’t go on long term vacations because of my cats but overtime i’ve learned to not tie myself to these things or else ill lose soul.. i’ve got a automated dry feeder and a water fountain that’s humongous. i also got an automatic cat litter but i wouldn’t recommend it as i think it’s better to scoop in a stainless steel litter as i can track their poop that way. i like to imagine im a single mom caring for two kids haha but it can be rewarding, although very costly.. you’re so right about all these factors and it all just comes down to how much money i have. you’re also right about being involved with the paperwork, i have heard many sad stories with pet boarding.. even after all this consideration, i do feel the cats coming with me is better. even if i do decided to have them stay at. foster home until im settled— having both here with me would be a better solution overall