Re: In a tough situation :(
Maybe someone on this forum - that lives near you could foster them while you are away. I've seen this done here before. I would foster them if I wasn't sooo far away.
Keep us posted on how things work out.
Re: In a tough situation :(
Hopefully you'll find someone within a reasonable distance to care for them while you're away. I'd do up at least a brief contract outlining the care you expect them to receive, and what happens if they need vet care at a minimum. Cover your butt with both hands, as my old DI used to say.
Good luck!