It's such a dilemma when we go on vacation and have to leave our pets. It's best to check out kennels in your area and look into pet sitting services there are many out there so do your homework. Not all kennels and boarding facilities are bad, most offer tours and many now are cage free. Share with us what you do when you go away.
Check out this cool place there is one in California and in Ohio.
http://www.thebarkleypethotel.com/
this is one of the doggie pools at this posh resort. WOW!