Joe is a lone dog, got him as a rescue, he was very ill treated, no fur, in a terrible state. Got all his jabs, and after a lot of love, care and attention he healed but took years to trust us fully. Joe is fully house trained, has never messed in the house, even when away in other accommodation. My husband and I are pensioners but still hold down full time jobs, so Joe is quiet used to staying at home, but we have never left this boy in 13 years so this is very hard for me to do. We are going to Africa for 3 weeks, to visit our family, and need to know that our little man is safe.