It's really hard Ann. My hubby and I have not really been on vacation since we got Tumi. Tumi is our first baby. Before Gracie and Tsubi, we took Tumi everywhere we went with us because I would die if i had to leave any of my babies at the kennel. Plus, they eat raw and homecook food, so there is no way the kennel will do that. Now that I have 3, we take 1 with us to where ever we are travelling, and leave 2 with my parents. My parents live 4hrs away but I only feel comfortable leaving my kiddos with them becasue I know they love my kids like their own. they follow my strict guide line..lol..I have many many do's and don'ts list.
We try not to go anywhere for too long and try not to go to places where I can't take a dog.
so my three girls take turns staying with Grandparents when we do go somewhere. They love their grandma and grandpa very much and they always get tons of toys and kisses from them.lol