Sister not very sympathetic

My sister lives 2 hours away and my niece is visiting her. I invited myself over for 1 day while she was visiting. Then my dog of 15 years died, and I had to postpone my visit for 1 day, but I had to bring my other dog who is grieving. She has a dog who is kind of antisocial with other dogs, but they have a pen for the dog. I might mention I haven't seen my niece for 5 years and she is moving to Denver next week after getting married, and I will miss their wedding reception which is 600 miles away due to work conflicts. I have never been close to my niece or sister. But I feel so bad about this. My husband and family have never gotten along, and he always says not to worry myself about them, because they always hurt my feelings. Just once, I would like for them to act like I am not an intrusion.
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I am the youngest of 4. Sister 9 years older, brother 6 years, brother 3 years. My oldest brother never liked me, and in later years told me he hated me. He was an alcoholic. Other brother had emotional problems and we got along fine but were not close. My sister and I are close. Point being that just because they are family doesn't mean you have a relationship. I love my sister and she loves me and we have worked to become closer. I can tell you not to look to your sister for sympathy because apparently she won't give it to you. But it is sad when families don't get along.

And I'm sorry about your dog. You can always come here.
I am so sorry for the loss of your dog. Families can be complicated. You have to do what you feel you need to do, you can't make people feel things that they don't. I'm sorry you're going through this.
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