Donīt feel guilty Kim... as Cookiebaker said... itīs up to an individual when and how to add a new member.... and I soooo understand it

In my case I would be devastated if I lost a dog and had no other, not to replace as no dog will ever replace another, but to help me mourn ths lost one.. make me shift my attention into giving love into that other one, and not let myself depress more.... a seond dog will be able to help ease the situation but not forget it and never ever will he replace your lost dogīs place in your heart.... and this second dog would not be just "used"...

when loosing a dog itīs hard itself but I feel personally itīs more painful if you have no one else there to cheer you up as another dog would.... I mean thereīs family and kids.... but itīs not the same.... I love my kid very much but he just wouldnīt understand how I felt... and hubby, parents, bro and sis....well.... they would just not get it at all... and a dog is always the best listener and the best furry shoulder to lean on....and cry on....

I so hope Nikki will be fine for the time she has left...and if adding a second dog bothers her more than brighten her up Iīm sure thereīs always a way of keepeing them separated and still give both of them quality time... the newcomer so he gets adjusted and bonded, and Nikki so she has her lasting moments full of love as she always has...

in Kimīs case, if she lost a cat,(not saying it wonīt hurt like hell, but) she has other cats to ease the pain... and if she lost her only dog..... thereīs no other dog around....

and itīs not like finding a replacement once the dog is gone, but we know our dogs and know almost when itīs their time.... some may wonder why is Nikki allowed to suffer if no meds are making her better??.... well let me tell you we as humans are selfish and want to try the impossible to keep our pets as long as we can...itīs hard on itīs own to loose them on their terms, but I think itīs harder to loose them on our terms (PTS)... but if needed we will always make the right decision but not the easiest one...

Kim: whichever pup you choose they are lovely.....but Iīm leaning also to Millie.... those spots are way too cute!!....