I love people in Alabama!!! I'm near Birmingham and would babysit too! He will probably do just fine with the dh. My dh does a wonderful job when I go away. Milo would prob be most happy at home although.
Btw, Aymee and Teri are both Angels not weirdos
With the rest areas -- I won't let a puppy who hasn't finished puppy vaccines but as long as the older dog was up to date on shots, flea/tick, & heartworm meds.... It isn't anymore dangerous then walking around your neighborhood.