You did the right thing. Your daughter will never forget to be kind and caring with a mom like you. A joy in my life is the little dog I rescued two years ago at Christmas, cold and wet in a ditch. I never thought I was a dog person but one look at her eyes and my heart melted. I knew my home would be her home. DH wasn't thrilled but he knew I wasn't going to ask for his permission. Now Bella sleeps on his side of the bed. LOL. I hope the person that dumps a dog or cat never have anything but a sorry life.