[marya]

Today it is about a month since Roxie was PTS on November 17th. We have a new dog, and I new really realize with this new 11 month old dog that Roxie really had some serious issues. This new dog does not have any aggression towards anyone -- dogs or people. He has no food bowl or rawhide aggression. He is almost too easy, his temperment is so mellow. He also just wants to be where we are. He needs a lot of obedience training, I have taught him to "sit" and walk better on the leash, but I prefer group obedience training as the socialization was great for dog and owner alike. Willy doesn't even bark at anything when he is in the car. He is just so happy to be going somewhere with me or my husband. So far he is a joy. All this makes Roxie's death bittersweet. I still miss her and all her strange quirks. Her quirks gave her a lot of personality and provided me with a challenge. However, I now have a challenge for obedience training as I want to bring Willy to nursing homes for pet therapy through our humane society. Thanks to everyone on this forum who helped me get through my grief and sorrow. I am still in the grieving stage but without the tears, the lack of eating and sleeping. I am sad but resigned to the fact that this was the only course we had. Hopefully, I can make a difference in another dog and help someone else out there who is grieving over their loss.