I must've missed the other thread? Anyway, I understand where you are coming from - some bonds do form instantly. Roscoe and I did not form that special bond instantly though - I love dogs, and I loved him when we first got him, but I almost felt like something was missing. It took about six or seven months of playing, walking him, obedience training, and cuddle time with him before the special bond really started, and now I can't imagine life without him. He became a momma's boy too, he follows me everywhere That special bond between you two may never happen, but if you give Molly special attention and time, it might grow deeper that you can even imagine.