[fostermom]

I have a friend who could never bring herself to replace her dog that had died. Other people showed up at the rescue I volunteered at, coming directly from the vet's office where they had to PTS their pet, unwilling to go home to an empty house and wanting to adopt another. And those that chose to quickly replace their lost pet are not being disloyal...and it is not because they didn't love thier deceased pet deeply. I think "hole in your heart" is an apt description for the feeling of loss. I fall into the group that finds getting a new pet immediately helps ease the pain and fill the void. Everyone mourns differently, and you will know what feels right for you. I am sorry for your loss and hope that you will eventually be able to make room in your heart for another dog.