Confused and Upset please help

[maxs_momma]

Ok we have never been on a vacation with all our kids so my mother in law decides she wants to take us all (11 total) to Disney World in June she has a time share in Florida she is paying for everythign except gas. Ok that is great and exciting and all but i will have 3 furbabies that i just cannot and will not leave for 7 days i cannot imagine being away from them that long I am actually crying now just thinking about the thought of it. I don't know what to do because my kids are so excited and want to go so bad and hubby thinks it is a great idea. So now i am stuck between a rock and a hard place. I know it is still months away but it is killing me now I want to have that vacation with the family that we have never had but like i said i cannot and will not leave my babies behind. So what can i do everyone (my family) is going to hate me for this But i just can't help it for me 7 days is far tooooooooooooooooo long.


Thanks for listening

Mary

[chachi]

I completely understand how you feel. We have went to Disneyworld the last two years. The 1st time I went I cried and cried and cried but I went. My groomer kept my dogs and when I got home they were overly spoiled and just fine. If 7 days is just too long for you maybe you could fly out for 3 or 4 days then come back to be with your babies. We went last year with My Mother in Law and just had the best time. It was her 1st time being at Disneyworld with a grandchild.

[adorame]

It would be hard to leave them for that long of a time frame. Why can't you see if you can find a doggie daycare in the area that you will be staying and just take them with you? You have time to investigate dog friendly places in the area and show it to your husband and mother in law, once she sees that the doggies can still be included then she might see that it wont spoil any fun,and maybe you can just take them with you after all. It's worth a try! one site to check out is called dogfriendly.com. also bringfido.com. I hope that this can help and be a possibility for you!

[BabyFidgette]

I think they will be okay for 7 days. Try to find someone to take care of them if possible. I know our babies mean everything to us, but so do skin children.

I was away from Baby for 10 days on a cruise. Luckily, I had my uncle to take care of her, but I thought about her day and night! I still had a wonderful time, though. I checked in frequently, and she was doing fine.

Good luck!

[Sugar's Mom]

I have left mine to go to Disney several times. My husband is retired so he takess care of them. Do you have a close friend that will come to your home and stay all the timee? Housesit/ if not someone you trust could come in several times a day to let them potty and feed them and make sure everything is alright. Don't take them to Disney and kennel them in their kennel. It is near the park gate but if you stay in a Disney resort, you won't be able to keep them in your room even at night.

[Pinkluver]

This is something I worry about as my husband and I continue to get more pets. I know he wants to be able to travel, but I don't feel (and he agrees) it is right to just kennel dogs for weeks at a time. However there is only so much you can do with a dog when you are on vacation, and that is assuming the dog can go. I hope you find a solution!

[TinyBit]

Just find someone you trust to care for your furbabies. You could even have them send photos to your phone so you can keep in touch.
I sure wanted pass up the chance to go to Disney.

[MissSophie]

When my daughter and her fiance leave their dogs, they either take them to a friend's house that know the dogs well, or they have someone stay at their house. As a matter of fact, my daughter had a friend here that would house sit. A good house sitter will take care of pets as well. Check with your vet or a college in your area. There may be a young person, college age, who would love the money and the chance to play with your fur babies. You have plenty of time to interview and check someone out. Good luck.

[francis53]

You have quite a bit of time to try and find someone to petsit for you. As much as you love your dogs, getting away like that sounds fantastic for you and your children. Honestly, your dogs will be fine as long as you find someone you trust or a good boarding facility. We get away every year for at least a week or two and even though our dogs miss us and glad to see us, they are always just fine when we return. I have 7 dogs and 10 birds and if I can find someone to come and watch mine, surely you can find someone for your 3. Hope you go and have a wonderful time
Martha and crew

[maxs_momma]

Originally Posted by chachi

I completely understand how you feel. We have went to Disneyworld the last two years. The 1st time I went I cried and cried and cried but I went. My groomer kept my dogs and when I got home they were overly spoiled and just fine. If 7 days is just too long for you maybe you could fly out for 3 or 4 days then come back to be with your babies. We went last year with My Mother in Law and just had the best time. It was her 1st time being at Disneyworld with a grandchild.

We have to drive our car to that way we can get everyone down there

[chachi]

Originally Posted by maxs_momma

We have to drive our car to that way we can get everyone down there

Darn! I thought I found your answer. I would go. I know it will be hard but I think you would really regret missing out on the Family memories

[maxs_momma]

Originally Posted by adorame

It would be hard to leave them for that long of a time frame. Why can't you see if you can find a doggie daycare in the area that you will be staying and just take them with you? You have time to investigate dog friendly places in the area and show it to your husband and mother in law, once she sees that the doggies can still be included then she might see that it wont spoil any fun,and maybe you can just take them with you after all. It's worth a try! one site to check out is called dogfriendly.com. also bringfido.com. I hope that this can help and be a possibility for you!

My hubby is also worried about the furbabies he has been racking his brain as well trying to figure out how to work things out. I seriously doubt the time share resort that she reserved will allow pets I am really considering doing some research on places that do that way i can find a great place for them during the day when we are in the park and then i can have them with me at night. I know i sound horrible saying this but that is the only way i am going to go well that or they will have to take me kicking and screaming because the only people i trust with my babies and the only people who woul take care of them for me are going to Disney to. I have went to Tenn. for 4 days and my husband and i had my ex-husband yeah that is what i said my ex-husband to house sit and stay with Skeeta and he done great but now that is just not possible he moved so far away he would have to fly just to get here and he couldn't take the time off work believe me i already ask thank you for those sites they may be just what i need

[maxs_momma]

Originally Posted by chachi

Darn! I thought I found your answer. I would go. I know it will be hard but I think you would really regret missing out on the Family memories

I probably would regret it but i am also worried that i will be so miserable that i will make everyone miserable And i have no one that i can leave them with for that period of time and i am terrified to board them anywhere for that long

[hha]

So, you're driving to Florida? Well, I'm 1 1/2 hours from Asheville, and 1 1/2 hours from Atlanta, if you will drop them off, I will watch them, already have 4 inside dogs, what's 3 more??

[chachi]

hha that is a really sweet offer. I hope this works out for her