Yes, know 'the other half' and how personal it is. I don't think should have to share it if she doesn't want to. Knowing this piece of information, I can see why Bri is wary, if you will, of asking her mom to do so much stuff concerning Gizzie and all the other pets. I know my mom would get annoyed if I bugged her about taking me here and there for a pet, even if it was the right thing to do. Most parents, not all, think a dog is healthy when it's getting food and water. And by reading what Bri's mom said, I can say she is one of those parents. she is getting annoyed by Gizzie and threatened to throw her out on the streets. You have to take 'baby steps' in these kinds of situations because in a snap her mom can change her mind and just do that, throw her out.

I KNOW Bri is thankful for all of this help but right now she is under a lot of pressure- PTers are getting her upset as Michelle has said, she has to plan and maintain the fund set up, she has to do all this work regarding the vet and vet care (ie appointments etc.) and she has to do all this without bugging her mom that much. I think under all these circumstances she is doing a wonderful job.