Amy, this is heart breaking for you, I know. It is sad enough that we fight for the lives of pets that belonged to people we don't even know, but to have a family member do such a thing is even worse. But, it is also out of our control. I can control what happens in my house because I'm the Mom, and I think I'm teaching my daughter the right things. And together, Helen and I share the message about the proper treatment of animals, and some of the horror stories that we know about. But try as we might, we can't always change the mindset of the people closest to us, like siblings and parents.

I think perhaps McKinney is better off in his new home. He is still young and can readjust. I'm just sorry that this has hurt you so badly. And I hope your sister won't make the same mistake again.