Do you have any friends that could take care of her? I think she'd be less stressed in a home with someone, or even in your home if they could come to your house several times a day.

There are some nice boarding facilities though if you have to go that route. The only problem is you don't have time to research them. I would try to find one that does play groups and gives the dogs special attention so you don't have to worry about Kia getting bored to death sitting in a cage all day. I tend to think if you board them at the vet, they don't get as much attention. Well my old vet flat out told me that they don't have time to play with the animals they board because they are taking care of the sickies.

I'm sorry about your grandfather I wish I could watch Kia.