In my life I have a variety of friends and a couple of them are not pet-lovers and certainly I have many, many family members that are not pet-lovers. However a true friend, pet-lover or not, will stand by any decisions you make and be happy for you. As for me, I just ignore the snide remarks and chalk it up to ignorance on their part. I'm sorry you've been going through this, but it seems to me that Lily belongs with you and I encourage you to listen to your heart and do what you think is right. We will back you up all the way. When Lily gets settled into a indoor routine she will be sooooo happy and the love you get back will seem twice what you can give.