I also lost my soul mate, a chocolate lab that had gone through it all with me. It was a sudden unexpected loss. My family became very concerned for me knowing what a loss it was for me. It's been a year and a half and I still feel the loss. But I also know she is with me each day in my heart.

My adult? daughter gave me some good advice at the time. It was Dec 22 when I put casey down, and on Christmas eve my daughter arrived with my Christmas present of a Cat. I didn't feel ready but this was her reasoning.

1st she went to 4 pounds to interview Cats. Having grown up on a farm she has experienced many animal losses. She said that although I still would have the loss the new member would help me by giving me comfort. She was right!