Just tell your gramps the truth. Your dad needs Daisy for emotional support. He has this very devastating illness that can make a person living with it very depressed at times. Interaction with Daisy can bring him out of that depression. He needs her there just as he would need his medication to take as needed. Tell your gramps that this isn't something that you all like to talk about alot, but out of consideration for your dad and all that he is going through, you know that he wouldn't want to deny your dad the little relief that is available to him during these times. Also ask your gramps what are his specific concerns about having a dog there. Then depending on what they are, explain how you will be attuned to doing everything possible so that those concerns don't impact on him and explain how his concerns are either unfounded or can be alleviated with your attention.



[This message has been edited by RachelJ (edited June 14, 2001).]