I was going to say a dog/house sitter too. Do you know anyone that you'd trust to "live" in your house while you're away?? I house sit a lot in my area and it's so much better for the dogs/pets. I charge $30 a day and recently learned that I am charging way too little for the area I live in. Most of the houses I sit for are multi-Million dollar homes.
You'll also have peace of mind knowing your pets are well cared for.