Jiggity, I'd have to agree with you. We love love love our dog to death and we would go to great lenghts for her. BUT, we also feel that we should have a life and enjoy our life as well. Yes, we leave her to attend weddings, dinners out, movies, spend time with friends but we take her where we can. I don't think that it is good for us (not anyone else) but us to avoid special occasions. It won't hurt her if she's home by herself for a few hours. I don't think her feelings will be hurt. But don't get me wrong, it doesn't mean we don't miss her like crazy when we're gone
JR