This CAN work. I would leave food and water down for them while you are gone. Just leave toys for them to play and they should be fine till you get home. My husband is gone for about 10 hours a day and we do just fine.

We are going on our 13th year of marriage. LOL As long as you spend quality time with them when you get home they would be just fine. In the meantime .. If you change you mind I ccan still take one off your hands!!

LOL