BY ALBA MORA // Are you going away and cannot take your dog with you? Don’t put them in a kennel. I offer loving care in my home. Give your dog(s) the vacation they deserve while you are away on yours.

The Internet is flooded with ads like this, where pet-sitters and dog walkers offer their services to pet owners. When Thanksgiving approaches, pet-sitters get busy. But not this year.

“I had several cancellations,” said Christine Moore, 38. “There’re not so many people going on holidays.”

The economic meltdown, high travel expenses and consumer unease have impacted Thanksgiving holiday weekend for Californians. According to the most recent AAA Northern California travel survey there’s a 2.3 percent decrease in holiday travel from last year. And when people travel less, that means their pets need fewer services from people like Moore. Read the full story