[Baz]

You & DIL saved the dog's life, Patrick. I wouldn't call that a failure.

Maintaining a proper social environment for your family is important - 4-legged family that is. You can upset that dynamic by bringing in the wrong personality, so no need to explain any further what went down.

The important thing is efforts are maintained to continue to work with saving Barnaby.

No offense, but maybe his name isn't doing him any favors...hint...hint.

Thanks to you and yours for doing what you did.