I had to leave with myself and three kids. My alcoholic refused to budge.
I had to leave our dog and cat in his care at our family home. I left and did not tell him where we went. I did not contact him for 3 days.
After 3 days, I contacted him and told him I needed more time and space apart. I asked him to please find a temporary place to stay so that the kids and I could resume our normal routines as well as resume care of the family pets. He said he would look for a place.
24 hours later, we were back in the family home and he found a place to stay. We were there temporarily, but it gave us time to formulate a more permanent plan.