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cinnamonmon · 07-20-2008, 07:05 PM

What do you all do? I have 3 of them, all little, only one is a Yorkie, and I have no one to watch them if I want to go away. Last year I took a vacation myself for 10 days for my sisters wedding...I missed them like crazy, but I knew dh would make sure they were safe. It isnt the same as when Im there and they definitely had some adjustments to do...he works nights so they slept alone for one thing. But all in all, they survived just fine.

Other than my husband though, there is no one to watch them. I cant imagine putting them in a kennel...I think they would freak out...plus for 3 dogs it is very expensive. I have heard of some types of dog day cares where they dont leave them cooped up except at night, otherwise they are allowed to run around and play and there are people to play with them and feed them during the day. Again it would be expensive, but if I could find something like that in this city, I might consider it. I dont even know if it exists in Cincinnati.

I could probably hire a teen to come in and make sure they have food and water and walk them, but to leave them alone all day except for a few minutes of company seems cruel also. I would have to leave them in the kitchen because all of them are bad when it comes to accidents in the house.

I thought of splitting them up...I have a friend that might watch one of them at her house,probably the Yorkie, but that leaves the older two dogs who tend to be more difficult. One of them is somewhat disagreeable with other dogs, and the one is a runner, so they are harder to place.

Someone suggested having a college student stay in my house, but to be honest, I dont know anyone like that and cant imagine having a stranger stay. Plus, and this sounds superficial, but my house is not exactly a palace, it is very tiny and in need of many repairs, so it would hardly be that inviting for someone to stay in.

Im only 52 and I dont want to give up on having vacations...there are so many places and things I want to see and do, and with my last child graduating next year, Im finally in a position that I can do some traveling. I know I have an obligation to my dogs and I do adore them but have to figure this out. Please share what you do, and I appreciate all opinions but dont tell me not to go on vacation or to take my dogs with me...its not an option...they dont travel well at all. Thanks for sharing.

07-20-2008, 07:05 PM	#1
cinnamonmon Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cincinnati Posts: 194	I hate leaving my babies, but I dont want to stop going on vacations! What do you all do? I have 3 of them, all little, only one is a Yorkie, and I have no one to watch them if I want to go away. Last year I took a vacation myself for 10 days for my sisters wedding...I missed them like crazy, but I knew dh would make sure they were safe. It isnt the same as when Im there and they definitely had some adjustments to do...he works nights so they slept alone for one thing. But all in all, they survived just fine. Other than my husband though, there is no one to watch them. I cant imagine putting them in a kennel...I think they would freak out...plus for 3 dogs it is very expensive. I have heard of some types of dog day cares where they dont leave them cooped up except at night, otherwise they are allowed to run around and play and there are people to play with them and feed them during the day. Again it would be expensive, but if I could find something like that in this city, I might consider it. I dont even know if it exists in Cincinnati. I could probably hire a teen to come in and make sure they have food and water and walk them, but to leave them alone all day except for a few minutes of company seems cruel also. I would have to leave them in the kitchen because all of them are bad when it comes to accidents in the house. I thought of splitting them up...I have a friend that might watch one of them at her house,probably the Yorkie, but that leaves the older two dogs who tend to be more difficult. One of them is somewhat disagreeable with other dogs, and the one is a runner, so they are harder to place. Someone suggested having a college student stay in my house, but to be honest, I dont know anyone like that and cant imagine having a stranger stay. Plus, and this sounds superficial, but my house is not exactly a palace, it is very tiny and in need of many repairs, so it would hardly be that inviting for someone to stay in. Im only 52 and I dont want to give up on having vacations...there are so many places and things I want to see and do, and with my last child graduating next year, Im finally in a position that I can do some traveling. I know I have an obligation to my dogs and I do adore them but have to figure this out. Please share what you do, and I appreciate all opinions but dont tell me not to go on vacation or to take my dogs with me...its not an option...they dont travel well at all. Thanks for sharing.