I love my babies to pieces, but where I'm from, it's not so dog friendly as most other parts of the country so I'm accustomed to leaving my babies behind whenever I have to go anywhere. Plus it's hard to take 2 of them (esp when 1 weighs 13lbs and thinks the world is his bathroom when he steps out of the house). I used to take them to the pet store with me when I went, but I don't even do that anymore. I take them where I can and I leave them home where they are safe when I have to. I won't stop my life for them, BUTTTTTTTT Ive been known to stay home instead of going out quite a bit because I'd rather be with them cuddling in my lap or playing instead of out, spending money and being away from them! Last night I stayed home instead of going with my fiance to his friends house for the pats game.... just me & my boys!