Quick story about kennels.
When I got my tub back in '05 - Winkipop was only about 6 months old and the East Coast Holiday was going to be in Virginia (I think) and as a proud new tub owner I wanted to attend. I got a kennel lined up for Winkipop.....got everything ready for the trip.....dropped her off......went back home.......and then drove back - picked her back up and cancelled the trip.
I couldn't do it.
I may miss out on a trip here or there but I love being with my girls so much I don't care.