Will this affect my dog in the long term...

[MollyWoppitt]

Some months ago I left my abusive partner, I took the dog with me as I was concerned for her safety, I lived for a month in a 'dog friendly' Air B&B, which was a little cramped for us both, then my sister offered us space in her home till I was able to find permanent accommodation, next month I'll be moving into a property and she'll be coming with me, despite all this upheaval she seems in very good spirits but I'm worried all this will affect her mentally in the long term, I love her very much and I've done my best to ensure she gets as much care and attention as possible but I still worry about the impact this may have on her in the long term, does anyone have a similar experience and could you advise ?

for you and a for your lovely girl! Enjoy the rest of your life together now.

Awwwwww she’s a beauty.
I wish you all the best for your new start.
May it be full of dog cuddles and happier times.

As others have said she has her best friend with her , no matter where you go your bond with her will only get stronger.

I am so glad you managed to get away from a abusive relationship, stay strong and give your wonderful pup a hug from the mumsnet collective.

She will be fine. You are her home. As long as she is with you, she will be happy. And I'm saying this as someone who has studied animal behaviour.

She is lucky to have you.

That's a true angel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

may fleas infest his boxers

...and may his arms be too short to scratch!

Aw she’s a beaut. She’ll be absolutely fine. Take care of yourself while you adjust to all the changes. Your own sense of loss (all change has losses and gains) may be focussing on worrying about the dog if that makes sense?

my dog came to me when she was rehomed as an adult when her previous owner was ill. my dog lost everything and everybody she knew all at once (we’d met her but only twice). It took a while but she is absolutely settled and adored. I guess I’m saying if my sensitive little dog can recover from that kind of change, yours will be fine as she’s been with you the whole time.

She'll be fine. People take their dogs on holiday, send them to boarding, and do all manner of other things. Mine is currently staying with his grandparents while I'm working very long hours (seasonal) and will come back fat, disobedient and happy.

Even if she wasn't ok, it wouldn't be your fault. You've done everything you possibly could for her; both staying with the abusive ex and leaving the dog with the abusive ex would have been much worse for her.

Well Nelly is gorgeous & I love her name. Glad you've moved away, I hope you're both happy there!! Xx

She'll be fine. Dogs attach to people and you have been her constant, so if she remembers it will have been an adventure together not trauma.

What a sweet dog! She will be fine because she is with you.

Aah you sound so lovely and Nelly is beautiful. As others have said she will be fine as she is with you. Hope all goes well for you and you both have a great new life together x