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Old 07-28-2017, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Villager Joyce View Post
I'm going to set myself up for hate mail, but...no no no. Pets aren't cement yard gnomes. They need love. They need normalcy and stability. If you plan to include your baby in your travels, then yes. Otherwise, I think it is extremely selfish to say I want a dog when I want a dog, but I won't let it interfere with my life.


YOU are the center of your dog's life. Your dog wants to be with you. It is unforgivable to leave it with a "sitter" for long periods of time.

Over the years I have made several 1,200 mile trips with a dog in the car. He slept most of the time. Of course he could not be left in the car at meal stops, so meals were from fast food drive throughs. There are lots of "pet friendly" motels these days.
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