San Francisco

[judyp]

We are planning a trip to San Francisco to visit our daughter who we haven't seen in a year. I am terrified and thrilled at the same time. We are campers and drive to places but this time we will fly and stay in a hotel. What a time to decide to fly for the first time in over 30 years. Will there be snakes on the plane or liquid explosives?

Comments

Encouraging Words (I hope)

[artisticalias]

The seat belt will fit. Trust me.
You won't have snakes OR liquid explosives. I'd be more concerned about "will I get to carry on a book at least?"
Your luggage I make no promises about - but no sense worrying about that. Essentials like clothes and toiletry items can be found anywhere, even in San Francisco. :o)
The pooches will be fine in the kennel (of course they'll be confused but remember; their attention spans are shortish). Just make sure the kennel has a way to contact you or your vet just in case. Also, call them as often as you want to check on them - the kennel staff won't mind reassuring you they are well and happy. Think how ecstatic they'll be to see you when you get back. Just remember them a SF treat!
Did I help? (((((judyp)))))

Re:Thank you for those words

[judyp]

and yes they were encouraging. The hardest part is thinking of putting the dogs in a kennel. Knowing that you are a fellow dog lover makes your commonsense approach most reassuring.
I am so in the dog mode right now as I am reading the Dog Whisperer. Have you read it or seen him on tv? He really is something. Going through the book quickly I couldn't find anything about kenneling so your words are the first good ones I've heard.

Very Welcome!

[artisticalias]

I never seem to catch The Dog Whisperer on tv and I haven't read the book. I do know of his work, though, and it's very impressive. Wish I could get Lyla to listen better - but she's still a pup and at least she's learning. She also starts obedience school on September 13th. Can't wait!
I've never used a kennel (I never go anywhere), but know a lot of people who have. I'm sure it will be very hard on you to leave them. :o( But think how wonderful it will be to see your daughter after all this time!
When do you go?

Re: End of September

[judyp]

If we can get all our reservations in order we will go September 23 until 30th. Sunday and Monday are her days off and the 28th is her birthday. Only a week of course because of the dogs and of course the expense of hotel and rental car. I can honestly say I never go anywhere either or at least I haven't for a long time because of the pets. I have a ferret too and hope I can pawn her off on someone. I am worried about leaving them at the kennel because they are 7 and 8 years old and both have some very strange quirks. Plus being totally spoiled by me. I have a place in mind that we used many years ago and they were great but that was for a much different dog and circumstances. He loved going there.