I've just had Oscar vaccinated for Kennel Cough and Sam is due next month for his!. We have a Dog/ House Sitter Faye and thank goodness for her as she is a retired vet so our Boys are in Good Hands!. We have back up plans in Place if Faye is unable to do it but as yet this has never been a problem I think she likes coming to our home to get away from her large family for a rest!. We are never away for more than 2 weeks at a time on a Cruise. One  I hate leaving the Boys and with all the fine dining on the ships my waistline can't cope with it either!. Paul is going home to Holland later this year for at least 2 months to visit relatives! I've been once but can't take that much time off plus there is no way I would be parted from Oscar & Sam for that long!. Anyway the things we do for our Kids (Dogs) just to see the smile on their face when you come home from the office and they are all over you & so happy to see you who cares about dog hair all over your suit!.