2 weeks away from Remington!

[Kendra K. Rhoton]

This post is quite hard for me... because it goes to show just how soon this will all be happening. I get married in 17 days. For those of you that don't already know... I decide to do a destination wedding because I didn't want to deal with the pressure of a real wedding. We are getting married on Cocoa Beach and then leaving for our honeymoon right after the wedding. Feel free to visit my wedding website at http://momentville.com/DanAndKendra

Anyways, the thought of leaving Remington for that long breaks my heart. He comes everywhere with us mostly and I worry that he will think that we abandoned him or something. A close friend of our is taking him for those two weeks. She has three papillions that Remington loves. I know she will take wonderful care of him, but still it isn't the same as us!

I have written out 3 pages of info for her (I know, its ridiculous) but I wanted him to feel as if he was at home with us. We are bringing everything he would need to her house... crate, bed, food, box of toys, leashes, collars, treats, bone, everything we could think of. I know he will probably be in heaven getting to live with other dogs, but I still worry so much about him. I worry about something happening and us not being there. Yes, our dog sitter even has numerous emergency contact numbers in case of an emergency. I really have tried to prepare for everything!

Can anyone think of anything that I might be forgetting???? I wish we would have planned on going some place that he could have joined us. I mean he is part of our family.... I'm gonna miss my big ball of fluff!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

He will miss as much as you miss him, but like you he will have a nice time. Enjoy your wedding and honeymoon.

[Kai Doodle (Kathy & Keith)]

Congratulations Kendra! I know Remington will be great with your friend and his dog friends.

[Gina and Finn]

I had to leave our ALD when he was only about 20 weeks old for 2 weeks and I was feeling SO awful. The vet said listen- he can't tell the difference betwenn 5 days and 15 days.He lives in the moment. If he is well cared for and happy he will be fine. Then I worried he wouldn't know me -are you kidding? As soon as he heard our voices he went crazy with excitement but I also took him back to where he stayed about 10 days later to make sure he didn't think I would leave him whenever we went there. No worries. He was thrilled to see his friends. Have a wonderful honeymoon. But I agree you should leave vet authorization and pymt limit (like if it is less than $x than go ahead but call me first if it is more than that) and contact info.

[LuvMyAbby&Kaela]

Congrats on your up and coming nuptials! Remington will be fine! It will be lik ea fun little vacation with him and I am sure he will get spoiled. I like the idea of gettin gmarried like that, I would definitely go that root myself if ever I was reborn, lol.

[Kendra K. Rhoton]

Like the T-shirt idea... everything else has been taken care of! Thanks!

[HANNAH 8/2/07 & HONEY 7/2/08]

Congrats on your Wedding and hope you have lots of fun on your Honeymoon...I would give her a Permission slip signed by you's for her to take Remington to your Vet or Emergency Vet so they know they can treat him, and I also contact the Vet's and let them know who will be taking care of him, leave a credit card number and stipulations they contact you before bills get to be 1,000.'s, just as a precaution. Is Remington on any Flea and Heartworm...and would need this while you are gone? I would also give him two tea shirts or something you's have worn for inside his crate...he will still feel your closeness. Look at this way...you don't go to school with your kids..so this good practice for your future...Relax and Enjoy yourself's...time fly's by to quickly.

[Leigh & Allie]

I agree with everyone else's thoughts. I KNOW how it can be nerve racking. I don't have my doodle yet but my husband and I left for Italy to got engaged. We were gone for 10 days and I left my 9 year old son with my parents. Talk about nervous. What if something happened while I was away and I had no way to get back quickly? What if he missed me? What if I missed him? What if he did not get his homework done? I could go on and on. My point is I know you consider Remington your child which is why I am telling you this. The worst part was leaving for the airport. It was considerably better after that. We had a wonderful time in Venice and Rome and while I thought about him constantly, HE WAS FINE. AND it made returning home that much more fun!! Please enjoy yourself and if it gets bad just have a glass of wine. That cures everything for me!!

[Michele Barton]

Kendra, your wedding plans sound very romantic...ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY - and Remington will be just fine!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I just left my dogs for 10 days with their trainer with just food and leashes since she has most other things at her home. they were VERY excited to see me but they are fine and the change did us all good I'm sure.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

He will be fine!!! These doodles adapt to things quickly, especially if they have been well socialized (sounds like Remmy has since you take him everywhere!). We left Peri with my parents for Labor Day weekend and she had a great time. Wagging that tale when we got back. And we didn't leave near as much with them as you are planning too (food, leash, crate, sound machine, blanket, favorite couple of toys and that's it). HE will be fine and you will have a great time on your honeymoon! CONGRATS!