I think every dog handles these separations differently. My 2 dogs came from rescue shelters too. So I thought they would take being kenneled in stride, especially since they were together in a larger kennel at the pet boarding facility. We were gone 2.5 weeks biking, and when we picked them up, they were so pitiful. They didn't bark or play for 3 days, then they gradually came around. This summer we have found a boarding facility where they will have a little house like shed with an attached yard, and will be out in a bigger yard once a day with other compatible dogs. Nicer than being in a noisy kennel. But having a live in dog sitter is the best. We do that for shorter trips - it's hard to find someone to stay a long time. College students are usually good, a house is nicer than what they usually have to live in, and dogsitting is more fun than babysitting. Or you could board your dog and pay someone to come daily to get your baby out for a few hours.(my sister in law in Alaska does that when she goes south in the winter to thaw out!). Sometimes dog groomers know people that are good dog sitters too, or you could ask at the vet's office.good luck in finding something that makes you both happy! Carol