I've been there (stressing about vacations). I tried taking her with me, but, she stressed out in the hotel without us there. She is not used to being in a kennel, she threw up when we put her in one for the day while we were at disney, so, that was not an option. So, I ended up getting another dog so she would have a playmate. Then, I hired a pet sitter to come 4 times a day to check on them and take them for a walk and play with them. I also had family come at various times to play with them. I think that was the least stressful for them of all the options. Good luck with you decision. It's a difficult one! Karen |