Is it okay to ask a friend?

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Originally Posted by Looni2ns

NEVER trust ANYONE with your credit cards. Sorry, but speak from experience. If you are worried about a vet bill, contact the vet, let them know who will be keeping your pets, and give them permission to treat in an emergency, then you can give them cc info over the phone. Otherwise, a prepaid cc hidden in the house until needed sounds like a good way to go.

My vet even requires a signed authorization, just like you do with the kids.

This.

Or, contact your Vet and have a card on account with them.

I've had friends stay over and watch Sadie for me. There hasn't ever been an issue - incidentals have always been taken care of and we settled up on any money when I came home.

Do NOT forget to get something from your trip as a thank you to your friend