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Jessica asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

Will my dog miss her previous owner???

My aunt didn't want her 7 year old dog anymore so she was going to put her into an animal shelter. I just didn't think that was right, especially since she is just a wonderful dog and being in the shelter would have killed her, so my husband and I adopted her. We have had her 5 months now and I was wondering, my aunt (same aunt who had the dog) is having some BBQ's and get togethers at her camp site and I was wondering if you thought it would be ok if I took the dog with me. It is a dog friendly camp ground and everyone wants her to come. I am however worried about the dog, her name is Zoe, will she remember my aunt and will Zoe miss her? The dog never seemed sad or depressed when she came to live with me, in fact she has been wonderful and she is extremely spoiled. I am just worried that she will miss my aunt and become depressed. Is that possible and if it is how long do I wait before I can take her along with me to visit family?? Thanks everyone for your time and answers!!!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I don't think "miss" is the right word, I think she'll recognize her, yes.

    When I moved out of my dads house, I took my 12 year old poodle who had lived with the two of us from his eighth week on earth.

    He does just fine, and we've been out for at least two months. We take him back with us when we go visit, and he's happy to see him, but he doesn't pine and cry when we leave or when we're at home.

  • noname
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    1 decade ago

    Dogs usually grieve their old owner when they are first in the new home. At this point, Zoe will recognize your aunt and greet her as a dear friend. She'll be happy to see her, but after 5 months, she's your dog and she'd rather come home with you.

  • 1 decade ago

    The dog will be happy to see her b/c dogs are usually happy to see people they recognize....however, dogs live "in the now" there is no thinking about what might have been or missing somebody who's not there.

    Dogs could teach us great lessons if we paid better attention....live for today, be happy for what you have right now, don't worry about what used to be

  • 1 decade ago

    Nah she'll be happy to see your aunt and when you go back home and spoil her again it will all go back to normal

    Good for you for rescuing her as they put dogs down if they are older than 6

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  • 1 decade ago

    Definately take her with you. She'll have a great time, since it's been 5 months she's now bonded to you and thinks you're her "mom". My parents gave their dog to my sister because they didn't want to keep boarding her due to heavy traveling, when my sister visited my parents later her dog definately knew that my sister was her "mom" not my parents anymore. Have a great time!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    She should be fine. I got one of my dogs from a friend of my brother's who couldn't keep her anymore. They had only had her a short time but we still asked for my brother's friend to not come over for a week or two so that she would know that she lived with us now.

    Now when my brother's friend comes over my dog recognizes her but knows that we are her family not her anymore.

  • 1 decade ago

    I personally would not take her. I think that it would confuse her. If your aunt had her for 7 years and just gave her to a new family, then saw her again, she might not be sure who to listen to or who to go home with. I think that it would be better to establish a better bond with her before allowing her to see her previous owner again. Good luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    She'll be fine! I think you should definitely take her, she'll probably have a great time. She will recognize your aunt by appearance and definitely scent, but she will still recognize YOU as her 'leader'.

  • 1 decade ago

    She'll be fine! she loves you - and is happy with you - she will be happy to see your aunt - but not depressed to leave her -

    Sounds like she's moved on beautifully, like they usually do!

    She'll love the adventure!

    Have fun!

  • 1 decade ago

    my advise to u dont bring ur dog she will miss her or get mad.

    i think maybe a few more months would do it. Also i have a dog name zoee she is a shitzu. Hope this helps

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