1. Do you have a sitter come to your place or do you take your pet somewhere (daycare/broading) or leave them home and have someone check on them?
So far i have only left Layla with my mom and dad while i have been gone overnight.. and it's only been once 
however i think we are planning (i hope anyways) a trip to NYC and will have to leave Layla with her babysitter Lea who she sees about 3-5 times a month.
2. Do you only trust family and/or close friends or go to a boarding/daycare?
well so far it has only been my parents but i would COMPLETELY trust her babysitter when the time comes
3. Do you leave a booklet of your personal instructions or just a brief note or nothing at all?
Layla is a creature of habit so i would probably make a list of what her morning and bedtime routine are.. otherwise she has been with Lea for up to 8 hours during the day and things went really well!
4. Do you pack a bag full of goodies or just take a few things?
Her Babysitter has 2 labs and a grand-lab and if Layla had any toys there they would be dead in minutes. Lea also makes her own treats so Layla would NOT need me to pack her own she is so spoiled there!
5. What do you pack for your furbaby?
Layla sleeps in a crate at night with a disk so that would be going with her and a sweater or coat if it is cold. Lea feeds a high quality food that Layla loves and doens't bother her tummy so she eats that
6. Do you call often to check on them or not call at all?
oh i'd be a fool.. calling at least twice a day!
7. If you call, do you talk to your furbaby?
yes... i do that even when i don't see her during the day
8. Do you think of our furbaby while you are away or enjoy the relaxation of being alone?
i think of Layla no matter what i am doing if i am not with her.. lol.. i miss her so much!
9. Do you bring back goodies/gifts for your furbaby? If so what are some things we have bought?
well like i said.. haven't gone yet.. however she would definitly get a cool new toy or sweater!
10. When you pick up your furbaby, do you bypass the humans and go straight to your baby or talk w/ the humans awhile before seeing your furbaby?
well if picking her up at day care is any indication.. she comes RUNNING To me... Lea's house is very busy with all those dogs.. and our house is quiet.. so i think she is ready to come home at the end of the day!