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01-19-2005, 10:22 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan
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| Vacation Away From My Yorkie :( Hello all! I haven't posted here in a while BUT I have a problem. In March, I'm going on Spring Break in Florida for about 5 days. My parents own a timeshare in Florida so we'll be staying there and they don't allow pets. I don't know what to do because my parents wouldn't be able to take my dog Biggie because of work. My brother won't be able to take him because they have a huge lab and two cats that I doubt Biggie will get along with. And I don't trust anyone else with my precious dog. I've been reading online about local kennels and dog boarding places but they don't seem "safe". My dog is used to my house. I'm scared that him being somewhere else with someone else he'll be hurt or traumatized!!! HELP! I don't know if I should leave him at a kennel or what I should do. I wish Biggie would be able to come with us. This is the 1st time I'll be separated from him.
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01-19-2005, 10:28 PM | #2 |
YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA
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| Uh oh! You could try to sneak him in, as long as he's quiet, no one will be the wiser, or perhaps you may have to find another place to stay at that WILL allow pets? Do you have any potential best friends that may be able to take care of him during this time period? Best of luck to ya. |
01-19-2005, 10:29 PM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tuscaloosa
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| Do you have a friend or neighbor you really really trust who can drop in on him and play with him and stuff? If not, I would search for a good kennel or pupsitter to leave him with. Kennels sound and seem harsh, but good vets hire kennel keepers who take the dog out and play with them for a bit, take them to an enclosed yard to get fresh air once a day, etc. They also get fed properly and some places will even groom your yorkie for an additional fee. If it came down to it, I would not like kenneling Luca Dean, but if I had some emergency or something like that, I would take him to my vet before I left him with friends or family. That way I know he would be in a safe environment. You can also consider purchasing a run for your dog -- this gives them more room than a cage and you can take his plastic kennel and his toys and a few shirts that smell like you and he won't be happy, but he'll be well taken care of. |
01-19-2005, 10:31 PM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan
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| i was thinking about sneaking him in but then how would the maids be able to clean the room?!? I don't think we'll be able to stay somewhere else because that particular hotel is where my parents have a timeshare so my friends and i would be staying for free. As for a trusted best friend.... she's my roomate and she'll be going on the trip with me. Thanks for the suggestions!! Anyone leave their yorkie's in a kennel??? It seems scary... I saw pictures of one and it looks like a jail for dogs.... I wouldn't even want to leave my dog there for a day let alone 5 days!!
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01-19-2005, 10:33 PM | #5 |
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| Have you looked into pet sitters in your area? Around here there are a lot of them that offer various services. When my parents are gone they have a pet sitter come to their house 3 or 4 times a day to play with their yorkie and take him potty, this seems to work the best for him. There are even some that will stay in your house while you are gone. Another option is to find someone who does pet boarding in their home. Bentley goes to a playgroup once a week and the woman also does boarding in her home. We've never had to use it yet, but probably will as the dogs are just another member of her family, not locked up in a kennel the whole time. Check out pet sitters online or in your phone book, you might be able to find something. |
01-19-2005, 11:02 PM | #6 |
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| i would suggest a petsitter........ are you sure you dont have any other friends taht could drop by a couple times a day?????...... as far as kennels go, they are natorious for spreading diseases and germs because of teh high poulation of pets in a small space..... i wouldnt leave my dog at the vet either, no 1: they are expensive, No 2: a vet is a place for SICK animals to go, why woud you want to expose youre baby to their germs No 3: the vet is so worried about those other sick animals that they will maybe take you baby on a short (very short) outing to go potty two times a day (if your lucky), the rest of the time they are in a cage.......... |
01-20-2005, 04:41 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manhattan
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| I agree....... those kennels are full of germs and diseases. My friend brought her dog there and she got her back all with ear mites. |
01-20-2005, 05:34 PM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 136
| Just some information: I worked in a kennel at a Vet before, and lets just say I was only there for two days. The dogs being boarded got let out twice a day and that was while someone was cleaning their cage. We'd take them outside for a small walk around the parking lot and when the person was done cleaning they would put the dog back. That was about all the exposure the dogs had unless they got groomed. I couldn't handle hearing them crying in the cages let alone cleaning them, so I quit. Not all vets are like this, but the one I worked for is well known and considered "prestigious". I would ask them questions about their daily routines to see if it's right for your dog. Good Luck!
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01-20-2005, 05:41 PM | #9 |
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| You said you don't trust anyone else, but you are thinking about putting your dog in a kennel. I would reconsider, and ask a neighbor to take the dog or to stop by and take care of him. I noticed that neighbors who have kids or other dogs are really willing to take care of Archie because they know that their kid or dog will get attention, and so will Archie. If I have to leave Archie for more than 3 or 4 hours, I usually ask my neighbors if they'd mind watching him. In turn, I watch their dog when they need to get their house repainted or whatever. I'm sure if you said something along the lines of, "If you ever need me to watch Fido, I'd be happy to do so in the future," and no one with a dog will say no to that---especially if they're lucky enough someday to go to Florida & stay free in a timeshare!! |
01-21-2005, 08:52 AM | #10 |
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| Unfortunately that is a deliema with your baby. There have been times that I have had to change my vacation plans because of my pets. I feel as they are like my children, and if I can't find a pet friendly place I don't go. I will never leave my pets at a kennel. I have had a very bad experience with one of my larger dogs a long time ago, It was a lab and she was a wonderful friendly loving pup of 10 months and we had to go away for 2 days so we put her into a kennel my neighbor always took their lab to. To this day I do not know what happened to her, but when we got home, she was petrified of men now, and cowered if anyone raised their voice. E$$ven my neighbor, who she used to love to play with scared her. I vowed then that I would never leave a pet of mine in a kennel again. You just don't know what goes on, or if your pet is hurt in any way. I figure I would not leave a child of mine in a strange place, so I am not going to leave my fur kids either. Sometimes you just have to make some choices you don't like. |
01-21-2005, 08:23 PM | #11 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois
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| I was rather worried about leaving my little one too. I just returned from Jamiaca yesterday, and my baby did awesome. I left her with my daughter-in-law at there house. At first it concerned me because they both work all day, and I'm usually home with her. I just took her crate, favorite toys, and a shirt of mine to sleep on. She was very happy to see me and get home, but overall she didn't seemed stressed. I think the pet sitter would be a great idea if you have no family or friends to watch your little one.
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01-22-2005, 06:12 AM | #12 |
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| I realize your frustration in trying to find the best care for your baby while you are on vacation. As most mentioned before a petsitter is probably the best choice since you are unable to change the place you are staying at which does not allow dogs. I have missed plenty of functions due to not having a reputable sitter for Schatzie many times, but I also realize this is just part of my responsiblity of having her, she is like my child. If we go anywhere and she is allowed we take her always. Or hide her!! In June we are planning a vacation to Jamaica, luckily Schatzie's breeder is taking care of her. I know she will be in good hands even though I still worry, nobody will ever take as good of care as your baby as yourself, it's just part of it. Finding a good petsitter will take some time, and plenty of reputable places even book up as far as a year in advance so you might want to pursue your research asap. If you cannot find a good sitter you might want to reconsider your vacation. I am sure your baby comes first to you. June will be my first time away from Schatzie and I think it will be harder on my self then her. But I know it will be good for both of us too. I wish you luck!! |
01-23-2005, 08:46 PM | #13 | |
BANNED! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Borden,Indiana
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| vacation whoas I have had the same problem from time to time. I tried the kennel and was not pleased. I find the best is to find a neighbor or friend willing to house sit my firbabies. If you do not have anyone who could do this for you there are several agencies who have sitters who will keep you baby in your home or in theirs. Mine have taken to this option better for I have one that I rescued who had been severly abused in the past who has fear of being caged in. Always meet the sitter several times to see how yoourbaby relates to them. This will make you both more comfortable when the time comes to be away from each other. Quote:
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01-23-2005, 08:47 PM | #14 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Ohio
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| Same situation I am in the same situation as you. We will be leaving at the end of March to go to Orlando Florida for 8 nights . I am so not looking forward to leaving her. I still do not know what we will do with her when we are gone either. I live in Ohio and all my family lives in New York so I have no family here. My husbands family lives here but he has a small family. My husbands sisters family is coming with us and his mother is staying in Ohio and watching her daughter who is handicapped and cant come. The only problem with that is my Yorkie is not fully housebroken yet. They are the type of people with white carpets and are extremly clean and also think that fish are to dirty to have. So I do not think she will be allowed to stay there. Anyway I am not much help. Just letting you know someone else is going through the same thing as you. I might ask some of the neighbor kids if they would take care of her while we are gone and make a little extra spending money. At least then Amber will get to stay in her own home. I think that would be less stressfull than anything else on her. |
01-23-2005, 09:14 PM | #15 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan
Posts: 133
| Thanks everyone for your great advice!!!! I've been looking into petsitter's [without any luck I might add] but I have a cousin who may be able to come over the my house and care for Biggie OR he may stay at my cousin's house, but I don't know how he'll react to the different surrounding. Biggie uses peepee pads, and I'm afraid he might have accidents there?! My cousin would hate that! Also, I'm scared of how Biggie will be at night!! He's used to sleeping in my bed with me or atleast in my room his his bed. Another thing, as it turns out my Mom reserved their timeshare for us for a WEEK instead of 5 days.... so we're thinking of staying that long... 7 days without Biggie?!?! I'm unsure of who will be more upset. "myfirstyorkie": I'll be going to Orlando as well! What a small world. I hope it all works out for you as well!! It's so hard leaving our FURbabies at home.
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