[wiredgeorge]

We have a 20 year old totally blind chihuahua that my wife won't trust to our pet sitter when we camp. The ol' pup doesn't bark or fuss; just needs taken out now and again and food and water. My wife loves the dog. I love my wife. We also take Honey Bun. She is a 14 year fat peekapoo. She is a great companion and doesn't bark, mess and loves to travel. We take our dogs because quite frankly I like them better than most folks I run into. Camping wouldn't be the same without them. Don't feel the need to justify pets as they become part of our family when they come live with us.