I feel your pain. I made matching afgans for my brother-in-law and his wife a few years ago. I made his as an Irish chain in dark brown with cream colored blocks and her's was the opposite. They were very nice (even if I do say so myself). A year or so later I find out they their much beloved dogs use them. I do understand that they didn't ask for these quilts and they don't have appreciation for home made items and once given away, they can be used as they wish but I was very disappointed when I found out how they use them.