I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND!! Not only does my family dislike my furkids, but they undermine their importance to me constantly, complain about the barking (which is only when we are playing), make passive agressive comments like saying, "Well, why are they misbehaving? Aren't you the "Dog Whisperer?"...
In fact tonight at the dinner table, some family members got very upset because Ella Bean pooed on the carpet. It cleaned up fast and was not stepped on, but they invite us to stay with them, invite the dogs and then complain...I took my pups for a walk and cried the entire time.
I don't understand how family can't accept each other's concept of family. My dogs are my family as well and I love them dearly. Why can't they be happy for me that I found something that brings me so much joy???