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We have 2 cats and a large Bullmastif. We leave them at home about 3 times a year for a week to 10 days each. We haven't left them for more than 10 days at a time.
The dog usually goes to my mother-in-law's house and it's like a mini vacation for both of them. My MIL likes the company (and obvious added security) for just long enough before she gets tired of the responsibility. Our dog loves the change of scenery but is happy when we get home.
The cats stay in the house alone and we have a neighbor kid come over and feed and water daily.
We pay the MIL with a really nice dinner out - which she appreciates more than cash.
We pay the neighbor kid cash - which is a pretty high paying gig for the effort involved.
Anything more than about 10 days would be a pretty big imposition for either the kid or the MIL.
This works for us. You'll find something that works for you. It's an added "thing to do" before you can travel. But the remaining 93% of the year, it's truly wonderful to have animals sharing our space day to day.
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