Well, what a rotten thing for your mom to say, especially to your daughter!! I can't even begin to imagine how the word selfish fits someone who does what you've been doing for these puppers. Hopefully your daughter is old enough to understand that grandma was out of line. As for hubby, I agree with above posts totally - he'll come around. Especially once Beau goes, so let's hope that works out. As I suggested before (don't know if you saw it) maybe Beau can go back to the shelter now that he's all pretty and healthy. He's nicely adoptable now, and you'd be able to check on him when you wanted since you work there, right? Then, hubby could love Gwen without the distraction. After a day or two, play the sympathy card, and tell him (with big gooey love eyes) that you really appreciate how patient he's been with your rescue efforts, and how much it means to you that he really "gets" how much rescue means to you. Then go on to talk a little about Gwen and her deafness, and what her options would have been if not for your rescue. Then, just say, thanks again, tell him you appreciate his support, and hum a happy tune as you walk away. You could even put a little skip in your step! HOw dorky is that? Just dorky enough to work!!!
