I got Milo some months ago of a lady who had only had him a month.  When we went to see him she got very upset about him going and asked if she could come up and see him I agreed and I wanted her to come down in the summer holidays but things were a little up in the air and my days od were getting chopped and changed so I didn't get a chance although now we are in the winter things are a little less hectic and I will try and get hold of her but I had to get in touch with the owners that had Milo before that as his kennel club is in there name and they have agreed to sign over his change of ownership but when they got in touch they also want to come and see him.  Does anyone else have contact with previouse owners my last cav Charlie was also unable to be looked after at his original home and his previouse owner and nieghbour used to visit him with me but I had to put a stop to that when Charlie went to stay at my Mum's for a little while and his previouse owner turned up at my mothers saying I had said it was ok to go and take Charlie out Mum was not amused at me sending strange men to her house so she phoned to yell at me and I explained I hadn't sent him round could she go and get my baby back I was so scared he  wouldn't come back. 
I myself had to rehome a cav once as I was a little bit homeless and although I phoned a few times I never visited as I knew I would cry and I wanted him back so bad.  I am at a loss of what to do any ideas?

Only my opinion - but unless there are children involved who had no option but to lose their pet I would say no and make them move on.  If adults wanted the dog so badly they should have found a way to keep it - if they have to decide to let the dog move on they have to live with their anxieties - it was their choice after all.

As I stressed though - only my opinion.

Good Luck

Max 

Thanks Max they said something about Mike in there email but don't specify who Mike is to be honest if he is a child I feel it would be worse for them to see Milo as it is like saying look at what you lost I just don't see the need for the visit doesn't it just open up old wounds?

Yes, of course it will, they need to let go.  It is perfectly understandable when someone gives up a dog to want to know it is ok, and a couple of phone calls and e-mails when first taken on is fine to put their mind at rest, then slowed down to maybe once or twice a year if they wish to know how the dog is, but visits I would not agree to at all. Unless they were very close to you and would be calling around anyway, then that is acceptable, but if these people were unknown to you before, you have taken on their dog to be your own, not inherited the family too.

I too would have been horrified just like your mother, that is a step too far and going beyond re-homing and the acceptable.

I would write to them and explain that they need to let go now, the dog is fine and happy as they can see, you will occassional send them a photo or update at Christmas time, but for the welfare of all it is time now to move on.

Thanks for that I don't want to seem heartless but I don't see the need for the visit. I want them to know he is healthy and happy but I have never met these people and would feel uncomfortable in my home to be honest I know I am doing the best for Milo but I think I would feel like i was being judged.

If you are at all worried about their reaction in telling them, then you can always say that a behaviourist has advised it is best for the dog, (which it actually is, it would be very confusing for Milo and to be honest they should have no contact now) all they need to know if you wish, is that he is now happy and ok. :-)