It's always better to have someone looking after your pet. You have several options, and which you choose should depend on your own preferences and your pets temperament. Inquire, too, about special arrangements for things like food and medications, and what happens if your pet becomes ill. For your pet's safety and the safety of other pets, don't leave your pet anywhere that didn't ask for proof of vaccinations. Many kennels have grooming available.
Some businesses even offer training.
Your veterinarian may also offer boarding, which may be an especially good choice for pet with chronic illness. Professional pet sitters If your pet is more comfortable in her own surroundings and you don't mind people in your home, a professional pet sitter is a good option. Although there are some services that have people actually stay at your home while you're gone, most pet-sitters drop in once or twice a day, feed and play with your pet. Still, these are strangers, so make sure the service you use is bonded. Any number of informal paid and unpaid options exist as well, from having a friend or neighbor drop in to feed and check on your pet to having your teenage nephew stay at your house while you're gone.