Yes, it's always very difficult to let a beloved pet go. I'm sure that your step dad is having a hard time letting her go and he's hoping for a miracle. The first time I had to put one of my cats down I too had a difficult time. Other people had to tell me that it was time and I had to put my feelings aside for what was best for my RB Pepper. It never gets easier but now I know to look at the quality of life first and leave my wants/feelings out of it. I hope he'll begin to see what's really best for Dana 300.