lindas
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Post by lindas on Aug 22, 2014 22:08:17 GMT
We leave for vacation tomorrow and just got back from dropping the dogs at the kennel. Normally I take them in and get them settled with their toys and beds but today she wanted to let them run for a bit. It reduced me to tears to see their tiny faces plastered up against the fence as we pulled away.
I know they'll be fine, the place I use is really good with the animals but for some reason today was really hard. Even DH was a little choked up.
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Post by eebud on Aug 22, 2014 22:14:24 GMT
I feel your sadness and I know EXACTLY how you feel. Taking the pups to boarding when we take a trip is the hardest part about traveling. Hans is Mr. Happy-Go-Lucky and doesn't seem to completely "get it" until he is walked to the back but Gretchen knows exactly what is happening and will look at me out of the corner of her eye giving me the "I can't believe you are doing this to us" look. We took a trip a few weeks ago and when I got their harnesses down to put them on, she tried to hide. I know they are well taken care of but that doesn't make it easier. For a while, I had a friend who was able to stay at my house when we went out of town. She no longer works down the street though so she would not be able to come by during the day to let them out. They are not used to having to go all day without going outside so it won't work having her stay here anymore.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 22:14:45 GMT
Awww...we dropped ours off earlier today too. I'm sure they are all having a fabulous time and will be pooped by the time we get back! Probably having too much fun to even miss us!
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Post by Gravity on Aug 22, 2014 22:15:08 GMT
I feel your pain. I love going on a vacation, but I hate leaving my dog. That "you're leaving me here?" look kills me every single time.
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Post by gale w on Aug 22, 2014 22:23:18 GMT
aww Our dog LOVES the vet (where we board) and due to all of her health issues, she's a regular there. They love on her while we're gone. On the other hand, the cats hate it there.
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linda~lou
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 22, 2014 22:38:28 GMT
Awww I know exactly how you feel. Don't worry, they are probably having a blast. They just wanted to place a guilt trip on you. I'm fortunate that I have a neighbor that grooms and boards dogs out of her house. My pups love it over there. It's like their second home.
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Aug 22, 2014 22:47:23 GMT
We are the same when we leave our furbaby at the kennel. He is well taken care of at this resort style kennel but he has separation anxiety and takes a daily dose of Prozac.
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Post by blueeyedpups on Aug 22, 2014 22:50:51 GMT
Yep, I know exactly how you feel. One of ours is a drama queen, and she starts whimper/crying when we drive into the kennel driveway. I know they take great care of them and the dogs have a blast playing with the other dogs. But I always feel bad when i have to leave them there.
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Post by kimpossible on Aug 22, 2014 22:52:18 GMT
I'm sure I would feel the same if I did that to our dog.
I feel bad enough when I drive off in the morning to work and he is standing at the window next to the front door with a sad face.
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Post by liya on Aug 22, 2014 22:54:12 GMT
My Chloe (dog) stays with her grandfather when we go away. She loves it but it gives me anxiety. It's never easy to leave them.
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Post by YooHoot on Aug 22, 2014 23:05:53 GMT
Aww...this is why I don't vacation! I can't leave my baby!!! I'm sure they are having a blast! At least they have each other!
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Post by omarakbt on Aug 23, 2014 0:36:44 GMT
I am so lucky to have found a place where my dog drags me in, greats her special pal with leaps and kisses and drags her toys out of the bag to show Heather. She points at the treat jar ( though she wouldn't eat them if they gave them to her). They have a large play area and while she doesn't play with the other dogs, the attendents take her in and play with her tug toys her lure toy. They plan hide and seek with her bee and stump toys. My vet also boards and while it's not as entertaining they are very familiar with my breed and know her well. I've used a house sitter which is my preference but my house sitters all grew up and can't sit any more. Good for them, not for me. But the new kennel I've been using has been great and it's only about 10 minutes from home. My goofy girl. She has fun when she goes to camp
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Post by jameynz on Aug 23, 2014 0:57:37 GMT
I am about to do this for the first time - put Cujo into a kennel. DH and I are going to a sports tournament 7 hour drive away for a week. My mother was going to come and house sit for us & look after my daughter (who doesn't want to come) and the dog - Cujo. However, my mother fell down some steps and broke her ankle in 3 places and can no longer come and stay. One son is going to have my daughter but cannot have the dog. Another son works very long hours and cannot have the dog The other son is the one playing sports My neighbor who has 2 dogs, is unable to have ours, and honestly, her dogs are not well behaved and run wild..... So. Looked at kennels....and I don't know what I was expecting, but I came away feeling very guilty. They had a seperate area for the big dogs, and the toy breeds (Cujo) and all the dogs were locked up during the day...10 am when I visited. She showed me the run and play area for the toy breeds, and it was a mix of grass and mud, but we are still in winter here in NZ,so I guess it was to be expected. I guess I expected rainbows and unicorns and happy playful dogs, but they were all standing at the front of their cages, barking, I know it is going to be a ruff week for me and Cujo......... Sorry this got to be long, and if I hijacked the thread
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Post by MsKnit on Aug 23, 2014 0:58:41 GMT
It's so hard to leave my pups! I worry about them when we are away and miss them terribly, only to be thrilled to come home to them.
All that & yet, they stay at home and my FIL comes in to care for them. They adore him! And, I know he takes good care of them.
In fact, the one time I was considering boarding them, I just couldn't do it. Dad was going on the trip, too. So, I ended up sending dh & dad to represent the family.
We've got a new kitten. What on earth are we going to do with her, in the event of a trip? Oh, boy!
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Post by PenandInk on Aug 23, 2014 1:11:34 GMT
If anyone is looking to board their dog, I highly recommend rover.com. People who like to board pets in their home register there. It's like an Etsy for pet boarding. We found a wonderful family to board our dog when we went away for a week in July. We looked around the site, found an possible sitter, scheduled a meet and greet, and decided they were the ones for us. They loved our little doggie so much, they were hoping we wouldn't come home and get her. That being said, our dog is really well behaved and easygoing. Anyway, it's just a suggestion. Rover.Com
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Post by Really Red on Aug 23, 2014 1:12:59 GMT
I totally get it. I never thought I'd be that animal mom, but this year, I cancelled our dog sitter and took them with us (made sure in advance the house took pets). LOVED having the dogs with me. We were 10 in the house and the dogs were so happy. Our newish puppy (8 mos) LOVED the beach. Jumped in and out of the water having the time of his life. We did have to make sure he was groomed immediately upon our return (he's a springer/poodle mix), but he was just so happy being with us.
My sister always tells me that animals don't know how long it is that you're gone. You're the only one who knows, but still, I know it's hard! It'll be that much nicer to see them when you get back!
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Post by janeliz on Aug 23, 2014 1:22:40 GMT
Aw, I understand. You just wish you could make them understand that you'll be back for them. I hope you have a great vacation, though. Your babies will be fine. We adopted our dog from a wonderful rescue organization, and they have a big facility where they also board pets. I would love to board our Gus there, because the people are fantastic. I'm too worried that he'll think we're returning him, though!
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Post by spitfiregirl on Aug 23, 2014 1:25:31 GMT
When I board my dogs, I just think about how they are going to be dogs for the next few days and not pets. I think dogs need to be dogs every once in a while. Your dogs will be ok. Try not to be sad.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Aug 23, 2014 1:29:28 GMT
Awww...we dropped ours off earlier today too. I'm sure they are all having a fabulous time and will be pooped by the time we get back! Probably having too much fun to even miss us! Our dogs our pet sitter!! I'm always worried they won't want to come home
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Post by gryroagain on Aug 23, 2014 1:38:22 GMT
Rover.com! Our lab is 13, and hates the kennel to the point that we had to board her at a vet, where they had sedatives. We found rover when we moved back to the us, and it's great! Someone with a house, family, to watch your dog, like you, but not! So much better than a boarding kennel, it's a family.
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lindas
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Post by lindas on Aug 23, 2014 2:49:46 GMT
Thanks for the Rover.com link. I checked it out but unfortunately the closest one to me is about 30 miles away. I also have 4 toy poodles and not many people want to take on all 4, heck some days I can't deal with all of them.
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Post by MissChris on Aug 23, 2014 3:17:21 GMT
We have a rescue dog who was with a foster family for one year. The foster family always said that if we go anywhere, they are more than willing to take her in. We've taken them up on the offer twice for two separate weekends. I know she's in a great place, getting tons of attention, but it still breaks my heart thinking that she thinks she is being abandoned again. I never worry about her when we're gone and know that she's being spoiled rotten, but I always tear up when we leave her.
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