Carole ~ I'm so glad to hear that Duchess is home and doing well. You're doing such a great job with Dianne as well. Proper pet care has probably never been explained to her or she has not seen it in her family.

I get upset when well-intentioned people come down hard on others about their pet care. I always try to keep in mind that my ultimate goal is to help the pet. If you tick off the person, their pet suffers. It sounds like you are using the gentle, educational approach and it is working well.

You are leading by example. And that's the best way. Hats off to you!