'My mum won't speak to my children - she's angry we adopted a puppy'

Dog owners should feel a sense of pride when rehoming an animal in need.

But despite everything the animal has been through, there always seems to be someone who has something negative to say about the new family member.

One woman has been left shocked after her mum refused to speak to her grandchild about their new dog - simply because she doesn't think they should own one.