I like to take my dogs to places I know they will be safe. If they get hurt, I would regret my decision and feel awful. My dogs are my responsibility and I need to keep them safe, happy, and healthy. I agree with you (the OP) and MinMuf1 that a kennel would be the best option while you are on your trip. I would definitely visit the kennels before choosing one to take care of my dogs. Some kennels just stack kennel on top of kennel with animals inside while others give them individual care and treat them like pets. When I was a child, we were going to visit my grandma, and we wanted to leave my dog at a kennel. We took her to a kennel in my area, and then we decided she should visit grandma too. The guy had kennel stacked on top of kennel all the way to the ceiling. The guy seemed nice, but his business practice seemed cruel to the animals MHO. They did not get to run around; they stayed in kennel for long periods at a time. |