My dogchild…

In August, my fiancé and I are going on vacation to Florida (yay vacation!!) Normally, my parents watch our dog. He’s a beautiful, adorable Boxer…the other love of my life. He’s literally my child and I treat him better than most people probably treat their children! (Okay, maybe not, but better than most dogs get treated for sure!) I love him tons! He’s a huge cuddler, sits on my lap, gives kisses and snuggles with me at night (well, my fiancé will say he snuggles with "us" but its really just me!)

Anyway, my parents don’t want the responsibility for a whole week anymore. They said they’d do a long weekend or something but not a whole week. I get it, makes sense to an extent. So, we’re taking him to a kennel that my sister took her dog to when my parents decided they didn’t want to dog-sit anymore. My sister was really happy with it and everything.

I’m nervous. I feel guilty. I actually got teary-eyed when I spoke to the lady at the kennel on the phone. I told her that he’s my child and we’re all nervous and silly. She reassured me and said that everyone feels that way the first time. I feel like he’ll think we’re abandoning him. Anyone have really good, positive kennel stories? Please don’t tell me any bad ones. This is my child and I feel like I’m dropping my child off with a complete stranger for a week. He’ll be so sad :o(

p.s. Thanks for the comments about kids today…I’m glad I’m not the only one who sees that! Maybe our children will be better since they are raised by us!