Wow, 2kitties, sounds like you need a double! Congratulations on your new job

Gini, I'm so sorry about your niece's dog. Coincidentally, yesterday's Dr Phil was about a child who couldn't come to terms with her dog passing. The mother and girl were flying somewhere, and when they were in the clouds the girl asked if they were flying through heaven because they could stop the plane and get the dog back. I was crying like mad.

The advice was to not get another pet quickly so the child could experience the full emotions of the loss, and to have some sort of ceremony or memorial service so there is an event that marks the end of the life and provides some sort of closure.

I'll be thinking of your niece {{{hugs}}}