I think your aunt has a perfect right to invite or not invite any guests -- human or canine -- that she chooses into her own home. People have lots of different feelings about things and some of their feelings are based on good reasons, even though we may not see their validity at the time. I would hate to make the trip without my baby, also, but I think it would honor your aunt and your family in general to pay the visit and to make other arrangements for the furbaby. I know, I know -- it seems a shame and it seems like if your aunt just knew your sweety, she'd change her mind. But she is well within her rights. You wouldn't like it if someone decided to bring a huge dog that intimidated your baby or a giant boa constrictor or something that could eat it. We all have our limits. |