Might have to leave my boy for 3 weeks

[VTbxrFan]

There is a strong possibility that I'm going to be sent out of town for work for three weeks straight. I'm really upset about leaving Dallas for that long! I will miss him and worry about him. I know my husband will take good care of him, but it still won't be the same as me being here. Dallas was my dog before we were married, and although my husband has come a long way when it comes to life with a boxer, he still doesn't love Dallas the way I do. I just can't help worrying that something will happen and my husband won't realize it's serious. :(

Isn't it horrible that I'm more upset about leaving my dog than my husband? Of course I will miss my husband, but I know I will be able to talk to him every day, and that will make it a lot easier. I can't talk to Dallas while I'm gone! The worst part about it is that when I get back, I'll be home for only a night or two before leaving for a vacation that's already been planned (expensive tickets paid for by the in-laws - no way I can back out), and I know it's going to really confuse Dallas to go through all of that. Fortunately I have a great pet sitter to stay with him...but still, it's going to really confuse him for me to come home for just two days and then leave again.

I really hate when work messes up my life! The positive side is that this is an opportunity for me to get some serious overtime pay - and we really need that because hubby is still unemployed...plus the work is in Washington - I lived there for 6 years and have lots of friends in the area, so at least I'll be able to catch up my old friends and not get too lonely.

Sorry for rambling so long...I'm just upset about leaving. I'm such a home body and hate to go away for that long. My business trips are few and far between - and typically they are only a night or two.

 

[Evie&Adam]

my family has planned a one week vacation. I hate the idea of using a kennel. I have been considering taking both pups with us. There are a TON of hotels that now allow pets. Maybe this is an option for ya!

 

[Sirus'Mommy]

I can't imagine being without Psycho Sirus for that long...I had to go away for a week on two seperate occations and it killed me to be away from him!

But ultimately what is good for you (over-time pay) is good for your entire family (your dog...and even your husband too ) So hang in there while you're gone...he may be confused for awhile...but just think about how happy he'll be when you're home for good!


Leah, James, and Sirus too!!!

 

[VTbxrFan]

Unfortunately I don't think a hotel is a good choice. I have actually stayed in a hotel with Dallas - he kind of freaks out. He's very skittish and everything that's unusual scares him. Plus on this job, I'll be working 12 hours a day - way too long to leave him in a hotel alone. (And the vacation part is in Hawaii, so taking him is not an option). I know deep down that he'll be fine, and that even though my husband is not always crazy about him, he knows that he'll be in big trouble if he doesn't take good care of my dog. Fortunately they have gotten very used to each other - since my husband has been unemployed for months, he spends lots of time at home with Dallas and they've gotten quite used to that. Even though I don't like to admit it, at this point, it would probably be more traumatic for Dallas if my husband were the one leaving for three weeks! It will all be ok - I'm just sad about it.

 

[Kimber & Mac]

I am going to leave Mac for SEVEN weeks! I am so sad about it, but this is SUCH a great opportunity I can't say no. My mom offered to send me to Europe with my sister for 7 weeks, and well...

I just hope my boyfriend (Mac's daddy) will take as good care fo him as I do. I know he loves him, but doesn'tbaby him like I do.
I can't imagine life with out my pup for that long!

Oh no - now I am wondering if I should go,.

 

[VTbxrFan]

Well, it turns out I'm not going. My company didn't get the contract. It's disappointing from the standpoint of losing the opportunity to make some extra money, but I'm also relieved that I don't have to leave. I'm so much happier at home!

 

[xenaprincess]

Well I guess that's good news and bad news! It seemed like a bit of financial break for you, but the anxiety of leaving Dallas for so long and to have to leave him again...well..I'm glad it worked out in away that you don't have to stress about it! It's amazing how we do stress about their well being when most people would say "Geez..it's just a dog!":rolleyes: Well...they are not..they are more human than most humas I know!!
I hope you and your hubby enjoy your vacation...how long are you gone for...and where ya going?? Of course you will miss Dallas, but sounds like you and hubby could use a vacation...enjoy it while you can! Once he starts working again, ya never know when you will have another chance at a vacation!

Sharon
Xena & Spirit

 

[VTbxrFan]

We are going to Hawaii for a week at the end of the month - my inlaws are taking the whole family. It should be fun, but it's also my first vacation with my inlaws, so I don't know exactly what to expect!