Tanya,

I feel your pain. Trust me it will get easier, but it will take time. As I said before, I still shed tears for my yellow lab friend who passed away 1.5 years ago, but I can cope now without him. It's so painful to see them die that I asked myself the same question, "why even have a dog when it hurts so badly when they die?" but now that I am done with the majority of my sorrow I look back at all those wonderful memories, memories that I will have for my whole life that I shared with my yellow lab, Beener. I would not trade that for anything in the world. They are very special and they are all mine to hold on for the rest of my life. That's why I will be strong and continue blessing my life with dogs.

I think the very best medecine, although you may not think you are ready, is a new dog or puppy. I suggest taking a drive to your local shelter and see if one of the dogs or pups there give you those "I can help you get through this with my loving personality" eyes. Maybe adopting a dog as a tribute to sweet Rocky?

Take care Tanya...you are in my thoughts.