[schatzie]

I would have to respect your Aunt's wishes. This is her house and respect the fact that she requests no dogs in the house. I felt it was very accomodating that your Aunt offered the dogs to stay in the garagte in the kennel. Those are NOT horrible conditions.

Maybe there is a hotel/motel close by that welcome dogs, this way you can still visit your Aunt.

Or you can possibly find a trusted friend/family member to "doggie sit" while you visit.

I have personally learned it isn't fair of me to expect the world to love my pets as much as I do.