Should I stay or go? Need advice

[ElizabethH]

Hi all. Prior to Sept. 11, I had planned to go home (Maine) for Thanksgiving as I have not been back for 2 years. I have only been back a few times in the past 7.5 years since I moved to CA.
I was to leave Nov. 16 and stay til the 25. Hubby would fly out 21 and home 25. Our inlaws would take Junior for the few days we both would be gone. Now, with everything that has/is happening, I am afraid to leave Junior as we have never left him for more than 1 night. Even when he stayed with inlaws for the week while we found Sammy a new home, I went and spent 2-3 hours each day with him. I know that they will be good to him but he is quite emotional (like his mama ) and I am worried that something will happen to him. (FYI- our sheepdog died when my parents took a trip when I was in college... maybe I am reverting ?) Or what if we get stuck in Boston? What if something happens in Los Angeles while we are gone? Junior has been a tremendous source of joy for me during last year and a half. I do not know if I could handle something happening to him and me not being here to take care of him. I have no immediate family here and although Jack's folks are very nice, I am not very close with them. I was thinking of just going for a few days but I do not know if that is fair to Jack who has only been with my family a few times. Maybe I am just nervous about leaving our home and being away from the life that we have built here. Am I being totally irrational? I told Jack that maybe we could just go away for a few days, bringing Junior of course. Any seeds of advice?
Thanks and ((((hugs))))) in advance!

 

[Aimee]

I used to be the same way. Now, my dogs go to the "country club" twice a year while we take a vacation with my family and a vacation to see Jason's family. We have a great time and so do they.

My recommendation---which I am sure others will gasp at --do your research and find a kennel that you like. Mine is wonderful. They have bedroom suites with couches, it's on 45 acres, the dogs get exercised atleast 6 times a day in 2 acre paddocks, they have a pond for swimming, the Opey house has a TV...c'mon does this sound like they have it really rough?

You never know when you may need a kennel and it's best to find one before you need it. I think you would feel safer boarding him at a place you trust. Then if you get delayed all you do is call them and let them know. This is not a big deal. They are experienced with dogs and you know that if anything goes wrong, he's in good hands. Do your research before you pass off the idea.....

GO HAVE A GOOD TIME...Junior will be no worse for wear when you return

 

[crabapple]

Go and see your family! I think you will regret it if you don't. Especially with everything that has happened, your family is very important! Don't live your life wonder what if or waiting for the perfect time, that time may never come.
If something does happen in LA there are other ways to get home and if something does happen in Boston, Junior will be fine with your inlaws. Knowing you and you rrelationship with Junior they will take very good care of him!

 

[buddy'smom]

Ebeth
I say we cannot live our lives on the what if's. If we all did that we would go nowhere. As crabapple has said if something happens there are other ways to get home. Your family is important and especially right now. Go, have a good time, and tell us all about it when you get back. Just think of the welcome you will get from Junior when you return. (You know, I sometimes think the dogs enjoy the break from us as well)
take care

Jean

 

[Boo]

Elizabeth, I assume that although you missed him and he missed you while he stayed at your inlaws last time, the visit was otherwise successful. (I assume this, because I can't imagine your inlaws having him back if they hated to have him there.) I can't see you being concerned about his physical care, or that he will be ignored while you are gone, because you just wouldn't leave him if that was the case.

Go and see your family for Thanksgiving. 2 YEARS! They must miss you much more than Junior will for one week.

Adele

 

[Jan]

I think you should go too. Go an enjoy Thanksgiving with your family. Junior will survive and will be that much happier to see you when you return.

 

[boog]

Just do it!!!

Hi Elizabeth,
I agree with the others........you should go
and spend Thanksgiving with your family. It
sounds like you really want to go. Your doggie
will be fine. If he does have some seperation anxiety
he will soon recover.
Best wishes

 

[ninersneal]

This summer when we took a vacation I was a wreck trying to figure out what to do with Roxanne. I worried and worried. Well, everyone talked me into taking her to a nice kennel. Well I did, we had a great time and Roxanne was just fine!! So go be with your family, relax and enjoy yourself.

 

[Korenn]

Ebeth,

GO!! And have a great time!

You might want to take Junior to your inlaws to stay a night or two before you go so he can get used to being there. (And you can get used to him not being with you!!)

Maybe there are BoxerWorld list members in Boston that you could visit so you can get Boxer hugs & kisses if you need a fix.

Have fun!!!!

 

[WAT]

Go and have a good time. Junior will be fine!!
Enjoy!