Ah. Animals make it harder. I had already found a home for my pony before I left for college. I tried to take my dog with me, but my mom refused to let me have him (technically THEY bought him). She said he wouldn't be happy in an apartment. Then she gave him away while I was gone. So the dog and the pony were already gone and I had nothing to lose, I felt.

Can you find a boarding situation for them? I don't know where you are, but where we are, you can find pasture rental pretty cheaply.