[Calmom]

Hi,

I am new here (well I was on for a short time before and then lost computer function!) and have a serious issue. We have to travel this summer...my daughter is getting married so it isn't a trip I can skip out on! We will be combining this with a family reunion.

We have never left our, now 7 year old, Yorkie (Lacey) for more than a week and we had an experienced, trustworthy young lady stay here with her one time and she stayed at the ladies house the other time. She is no longer available.

We will be gone about two weeks this time.

Here are my options:

Leave her with a young woman we like and trust, however have not known more than about 6 months. She seems knowledgable, mature and honest but then again, one never really knows until you are in a situation where ethics or such is in question. She has Chihuahuas but not Yorkies or other long haired breeds. The down side to this is that I would worry about her the entire time I am gone BUT she would be in her own house.

Take her with us, which would entail her riding in a car for three days, staying in hotels on the way there and back and then put up with a LOT of people and kids in a big house for the week or so we are there. There will be a lot of activity and adults and 8 kids coming and going, plus a pool we would have to keep her away from. She loves kids but has never been around THAT many all at one time!

Professional pet sitters whom I have called want 700-800 dollars so that is out.

She can't stay with anyone who has a dog as she is terrified of other dogs due to an attack many years ago.

Kennels are not an option-she would be scared and I am not certain the amount of attention would be enough-she is used to me being home with her all day pretty much everyday, plus attention from my husband and daughter in the afternoons and evenings.

Any advice or suggestions are very much appreciated. I am certain ya'll understand why I am so concerned as I know we all love our Yorkies beyond limits and want the best care for them

Calianne