Are you looking for a new dog yet? After we lost our last two dogs, 2 years ago and 8 years ago, we both said maybe not another. As you know they are way more work than cats. But each time my wife and I caught each other on the web looking at rescue groups within 2 weeks. We have always had the same general type of dog but we make real sure to not duplicate coloring. We have never forgotten any of our dogs or cats. It is still extremely tough when we lose one. But I promise you, a new one really helps.