I'm so fortunate because my mother is an animal lover. A a matter of fact that is the ONLY thing my mother and I have in common. I get my grief from coworkers and other family members. I have begun to notice a change in attitude at work. I think because I'm always pushing animal rights. I do what I can to educate but when it comes to family...forget it! Even when they don't tell you Kirsten deep down inside they respect what you do.