Molly, please tell Mike he'd be very missed if he didn't post on the board...including way Down Under. I understand the enormous grief of losing 2 beloved dogs recently. That gives a context to the question you sought an opinion on & to the taking in of answers you received.
Logan gave a fair, caring opinion which concluded with a great vote of confidence in any decision or action you both would make. I'd share that same faith she has in you & Mike to always do the best by your dogs...whether a few or many. She didn't know how heartsore you were at the loss of your 2 dogs then. And my heart goes out to you both...as do others, too.
I saw a lovely dedication at the front of a book recently. The author had lost his precious Shepherd Dog, at 13 yrs of age. He wrote about his dog:
"Always in my mind,
Forever in my heart."
With great admiration & affection,
Marie