As a whole, no they don't understand or accept. Most think I'm crazy.

My sister kind of understands because she has two cats and two dogs. She will baby sit her grand cat and grand dog too.

My sister in law has started giving my pets Christmas gifts so she understands somewhat but my brother (her husband) is a dog man only so he's not wild about my three cats.

My mother was the only one who truly understood. That will be another hard thing about her recent passing because she was the only one I could really share my stories and worries with. Guess I will have to rely on you guys now.