Family boundaries and celebrations: Why exclusion from a dinner plan led to a difficult decision regarding a birthday event

“Sir? With respect… Thor hasn’t behaved like this for anyone. Ever.”

Halvorsen raised a hand, silencing her. “Enough. He stays here. That is the end of the discussion.”

Thor sensed the tension spiking in the room. The hair along his spine bristled. His tail stiffened, and his paws planted firmly on the ground. A soft growl threatened to build again—not continue reading …