I don't have any sage advice to give you as so many other PTer's have stepped up and said it all quite well. I just wanted you to know that I am sorry this happened. It is such a bad feeling when things are not right between family members. I hope in time that you and your mother will work everything out.

Too bad Reinhold did not get a swat or a chomp from darling Lily. I had a small dog, Rat, when my nieces were young. One of the girls was 2 yrs old when I and Rat were visiting them. My niece insisted on being rough with Rat, ignoring our admonitions to knock it off. Finally, my niece pulled Rat's tail while Rat was eating. That was that - Rat whirled around and bit my niece's finger. We explained that was why you treat animals carefully and with respect. Believe me, she learned her lesson then! Some people have to learn the hard way....and some never learn at all.

Take care - Bobbi (hugs to you, Lily and Luna)