"These are house dogs, accustomed to being together all the time," she said. "Staying in separate crates in a loud, busy Irish kennel for three months would have killed them and bankrupted me," she said.

With her husband having already left for the U.K. in March, Balbo started visiting family and friends who offered to take Jack and Toby. Knowing she may have to otherwise wait months for the dogs’ blood test results, she was eager for the rest of her family to go to Ireland.

"It was like speed-dating. I would bring the tiny dogs to a new house and every time something horrific happened: bad chemistry with families’ own pets, uncontrollable peeing on valuable carpets, incessant barking…" she said. "I'm no dog whisperer. I was ready to lay down in the middle of Route 80 and be done with it all."

After much frustration and searching, what Balbo found was Kamp Kanine, a pet care on Sindle Avenue in town where the two dogs could stay. Even better, the facility owner Liz Gruen would help the family get the dogs through U.S. and Ireland customs.

In August, Jack and Toby finally made their flight to Ireland, and were happily reunited with their owners.

"Above and beyond simple boarding services, owners Liz and Wayne Gruen assisted in every step in the whole emigration process, including taking Jack and Toby, handling correspondence with U.S. Department of Agriculture and taking them to the airport," said Balbo.

Kamp Kanine accepts both dogs and cats. The facility features "suites," a separate enclosed area to house each animal. Dogs have the run of a large play area, and are fed and walked on a regular basis.

The facility is open 24 hours and uses cameras to monitor any activity. Animals can be housed here from a few hours to weeks or months. The owners also pick up animals at owners’ homes, and will take them to vet or groomer appointments.

For more information on the facility, visit www.kampkanine.com.