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Worried about going abroad because of leaving my dog

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Sparklefizz Sat 04-Jun-22 13:45:39

I understand totally, and can understand your dilemma too. I have a rescue cat who has been through a bad time and she was needy before the pandemic, but is more so now that she's got used to having me at home all day every day.

I live on my own and during the isolation of lockdowns and the pandemic, she has become my emotional support cat, so I suppose you'd say we need each other.

I look ahead and wonder how I could ever have a holiday. When she's upset, she refuses to eat, so she would be in a bad way.

I don't know what the answer is, Squirrel as I don't know the answer for myself. I just wanted to say that I understand.

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Daisend1 Sat 04-Jun-22 13:42:59

You are not alone so know the feeling.

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wildswan16 Sat 04-Jun-22 13:40:30

It sounds as if you will be stressed and unhappy if you fly out and leave your dog/comfort behind.

Three months will go very quickly. Many of us have discovered through Covid lockdown, that our children have had babies without us, and 12 months or more have passed before we can think of seeing them.

I am sure your daughter will Facetime/Skype with you so that you can meet your new grandchild. I would just stay at home and wait. It may even make it easier for your daughter as she might end up worrying about how you are going to cope as well !

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SueDonim Sat 04-Jun-22 13:40:18

Start off with your vet and ask for help to manage your dog’s anxiety. We’ve had CKC’s and they are definitely people dogs!

Also, your dog might also be very different if she was alone with your Dh rather than knowing you were still around.

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Secretsquirrel1 Sat 04-Jun-22 13:33:46

I was wondering if I’m the only one who doesn’t go abroad as they find it really difficult/ stressful to leave their dog behind. ?
My dog is a needy creature by nature,( cavalier King Charles)
more so since our other dog died. She won’t let anyone else walk her and when my husband has tried, she managed to pull away from him and ran home frantically looking for me.
Also, I suffer with anxiety and so she’s like an unofficial emotional support dog for me.
Subsequently we usually rent a holiday place in the U.K. on the rare occasions we so go away

The only thing is , I’m about to have a big dilemma! My daughter and SIL are expecting a baby via a surrogate after years of wanting a child and rounds of IVF etc. She will be having to stay abroad for around three months from early November to January, after their baby is born to await paperwork.

Soo, I either don’t see my grandchild for about the first 3 months or I find a way to leave the dog for.a couple of weeks so I can fly out.

I’ve looked into flying with my dog but it’s a long journey with a stop over and the dogs over the weight limit even if I Couid find an airline that allows dogs in the cabin. (She Wouid be way too anxious to go into a crate in the hold !! )
I know it sounds stupid but the thought of leaving my best furry friend behind is making me feel sick with worry.
I’m hoping other pet lovers will understand.
We live in a nice house in very popular Cotswold village so I guess it would be possible to find someone to come and look after her but what if the persons goes out out all the time and leaves her alone or is a secret psycho !

I didn’t sleep last night for worrying about it What’s wrong with me? My husband says it’s not normal to worry about them to the extend you don’t want to go away without them.
Any sage words Would be very much appreciated!

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