Thanks for the replies. I really think that this person was just trying to pick a fight or taking it to an extreme. The fact of the matter is, it was kind of chilly outside, the dog was sound asleep and not even panting. Meanwhile I was embarrassed at being in the middle of a scene, and I just think that there are plenty of better ways she could have approached me. Maybe she IS an animal lover, but I sure am glad that she's not MY mother...