Ouch. It does sound like getting Ko away on a long weekend was best for all concerned. To bad Max couldn't go as well and no, I don't envy the paper towels/clorox routine. I had that going on while Honey was still alive. She never could manage to get to the dog door in time as she got older and blind. I started using rubbing alcohol on the carpet to get rid of the smell. Even so I still miss that old little poodle, she was a real grouch but there's still an empty place where she belongs. Good look with the rest of the ordeal. Ah ----- my neighbor's new puppy has joined the chorus of barking now. At least it will soon be over for the day.