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We have a Boxer and a Mastiff, when we go away a service called Critter Sitters comes to our house 3 times a day for about 45 minutes each time. I don't know if they go to Plainfield or not. But it is $12 per visit, so it is cheaper the boarding. It works out great, they will take care of your mail, plants, garbage lights on/off.
I'm sure there is a service like that in your area. But for us with the 2 dogs being 280lbs total it is hard to find a place for them and this way they are in there own enviornment....