she is 9 months old. she is very playful and we cuddle her every now and them. we love her very much. we are still trying to find the thief. we are so worrie that she may get depressed being taken away from her family. how would she able to cope with a change of environment? our other dog here in our house, eversince our golden retriever disappeared, has never been as active as before. he has lost appetite. he is always lying down. is he undergoing stress too? he is our golden retriever's playmate. how should we comfort our depressed dog?
2006-12-26 11:52:29 · 6 answers · asked by kawng 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I think at 9 months old she will get over you a lot easier. 9 month old retrievers are energetic and playful dogs and will love someone as long as they get love and exercise. I am extremely sorry to hear about your unfortunate circumstance.
As for the remaining retriever, I would definitely keep giving extra love, extra treats, and extra exercise. Once you are sure the other retriever is gone for good, unless you want three dogs if the lost one returns, then get another playmate as soon as you feel like puppy shopping.
lastly, I'm sure you have, but check the local dog pounds or humane societies. they will have records of found dogs, reported dogs, or injured dogs. sorry again and good luck with both pups.
2006-12-26 12:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by Phat Kidd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am very very sorry to hear your companion was stolen. If only theives could understand the pain they cause when they do something like this. I would have to say that your dog would be depressed, but it would depend on the environment. I would check with the police to see if this is happening a lot in your neighborhood. Perhaps you can help others by posting fliers stating that someone is stealing dogs in the neighborhood and they should keep their pets under constant supervision. I hope that your dog is returned safely home.
2006-12-26 19:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by Lilah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost a cat once who was also the best friend of my dog (Mugsie) The cat died, Mugsie sat on his grave site for 3 days, he wouldn't eat, he cried, he was just so sad. I never realized until that moment how much our pets "feel". But that experience has made me appreciate all the animals in my life so much, and there have been many!. We have rescued, doctored, loved and found homes for so many animals over the years.
I do frimly believe that your GR misses you but, like my Mugsie, love will eventually win your pet.
Pray that they love her. But if you can find the thieves ............. Well you know what to do when you catch a dog thief,.......... in the good ole days you hung em'
God Bless and Give your other dog lots of love cause he really is hurting.
Cubby
2006-12-26 20:12:27 · answer #3 · answered by cubhugger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry your puppy was stolen that's always a horrible thing to go through but honestly as long as she's being taken care of and everything like I hope the theifs are kind of to do she should be allright she's young yet. As for your depressed dog just try giving him some more attention then usual.
2006-12-26 19:55:32 · answer #4 · answered by Katie J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh I'm so sorry for you.you poor thing.have you put out pics and signs.and does your dog have a chip.I'm sure if these people are good to your dog she will be alright.and your other dog will be OK but will need time.its just awful people taking something that belongs to some one else..why cant they work and go buy there own dog.some people are such jerks with know feelings.let me know if you get her back.good luck honey.
2006-12-26 20:05:59 · answer #5 · answered by bassetluv 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes animals are like children . They definitely would be depressed.
2006-12-26 20:00:53 · answer #6 · answered by gettin it 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋