I voted that I use a petsitter. It is the best thing possible for us. I used to board the dogs (when I just had two) and would either leave Mimi with plenty of food and indoors, or have a neighbor check on her once a day. There was a time many years ago when I was married before that Mimi and Chuck (our Lab) were boarded at a terrific kennel too. But once my "flock" increased in size with the addition of Butter, a couple of hamsters, then the birds, it just made more sense to find someone who could come to my house.

I think my animals are much more content to stay at home in familiar surroundings and have someone they know and trust to come here. It is NOT cheap and she comes 2-3 times per day when we are away. But she also will come for "one at a time" visits if both of us are traveling or if we take a day trip. It has been a great relief for 3 years (or maybe even longer than that). And my pets are definitely happy when Wanda comes because she is more generous with the treats than we are!!!!