You're going away - who takes care of your pet(s)?
Emmeline Westin
7 years ago
I bring my pet(s) with me
I leave them with friends and family
I leave them at home and ask someone to take care of them
I pay for dog/cat/pet-boarding
Other (tell us in the comments section!)
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