I don't mean to be blunt, but I'm confused; you're taking care of your friend's dad? Why isn't your friend taking care of him? I understand wanting to help out, but with live animals, they have to come first because they can't speak or care for themselves. They have to be the priority. I do try to help out with my friends, but they also know that I have animals I need to care for, and I can't be gone upwards of ten hours. I would think your first responsibility is to the animals, especially animals that aren't yours, and that you agreed to care for. Things happen, but in all likelihood this could have been avoided by not being gone for so long, but you know that now.
