going away fro the weekend.... leaving Friday day coming back Sunday night... dont know what to do with my dog... can't take him, dont have any one to look for him while I am out and dont have money to pay for a pet daycare.... your thoughts?
2006-07-20 05:59:57 · 21 answers · asked by siulnamor 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Go to your local pet supply shop and you will learn who does dog sitting in your area...
No way can you safely leave your dog alone, any more then if he were your child..
If you can't afford the dog sitter (usually $15-20 per day), then stay home....Responsibility is tough, but a part of life.
Edit: I really like Greggath's advice about bartering for babysitting!
You could even barter for "I'll take care of your dog next time"
2006-07-20 06:11:56 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Do you have a fenced yard? It's difficult to set up a dog for any extended period of time, as they don't tend to monitor their eating well. See about a pet - sitter. Someone you hire to come and look in on the dog while you are away. They usually cost less than bording, and the dog is still in it's own envirnornment so they are happier. If you can't do that, I suggest that you see if you have a neighborhood kid that you could trust enough to come in and check on the dog. You are in a pickle, and if you can't make arrangements for the dog - I suggest you cancel your plans and be a responsible pet owner
2006-07-20 13:09:11 · answer #2 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the dog is your responsibility and you cannot leave a dog alone without someone to care for it. Keep calling on friends or family to help. Otherwise you have to find the money to board the dog or get a pet sitter. Perhaps ask a neighbor or barter dog-sitting for baby sitting or something.
2006-07-20 13:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by Sir Greggath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then you should stay home. If you can not pay to take the animal to a kennel or a house/pet sitter or you do not have any friends or neighbors that will care for the animal stay home. Owning an animal is a big responsibility.
2006-07-20 13:06:50 · answer #4 · answered by cloe1353 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a neighbor you are really good friend with and they can't keep your dog leave them your keys and as them if they will watch him feed, walk etc wile your gone since your going to be gone such a short time this shouldn't be a problem tell them you will work out a payment plan for doing this, make sure you leave them you vet number, your number, and any etc stuff they need to know i just don't see you have taken the responsibility to own him and have no problem finding money for a vacation you need to step up and get some one to watch your dog i am sorry my rule are if i can't take them or i can't get some one to watch them i don't go i will never leave my dogs with out me or some one to help me and even then i don't like it because i feel like they think i am not coming back.
2006-07-20 14:38:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I feel bad for the poor little pup that he can't come. Well, in the past I left my dog in the garage or a room in the house thats fenced in. I have one of my friends come over about 2-3 times a day to feed him and play with him and let him go bathroom. I now you can't find a friend to watch him/her maybe you can find a friends friend for a few days.
2006-07-20 13:08:29 · answer #6 · answered by I love poms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry i gues s you cant go away, you cant leave a dog alone for that lenght of time, and come on, you dont have friends that have comeover too your place , that know your dog, and would look after it, second if your going away you must have money too go, so then put your dog in a boarding kennel for the 2 days , or else stay home
2006-07-21 20:33:09 · answer #7 · answered by lynda k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could put him in a kennel, ask if your vet boards pets, get a house/pet sitter, or send your dog on vacation to a friend's house. If you can't afford those things, try craigslist.org or call your local pet shelter. Perhaps they could give you a low cost option.
2006-07-20 13:03:44 · answer #8 · answered by E Y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most localities have dog sitters who will board your animal while you're away. Check your yellow pages under "pet sitting."
Also, check with your vet. We board our mutt at our vet's office whenever we're going to be away for a while. He charges $10.00 per day and provides food, water, and let's the dog outside as necessary.
2006-07-20 13:09:37 · answer #9 · answered by Owl Creek Observer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you not think of these things before you decided to leave town? Well, I'm sure you have family that can "dogsit" him while your gone. Its only Friday and Saturday and you come back Sunday night.
2006-07-20 13:06:08 · answer #10 · answered by Jazzy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋