Without a doubt yes.
I decided to take Keegan approximately a week after Shaianne died, and about 2 weeks before Keegan was born. I knew that I would have over 2 months to grieve and heal and a puppy was exactly what I needed. And what a puppy she was!
I knew right away I would get another dog. Shaianne died on a Thursday and on Saturday I was at our fair and they brought in a fawn greyhound. My heart stopped. But I couldn't do it.
I will always have a soft spot for Greyhounds, but am not sure if I would want another one.
I look at Keegan now seeing her so full of life, it breaks my heart that one day she will not be here. I woke up crying one day b/c I dreamed out Keegan and Kylie both not being with me. Then I had to hug my girls.
My parents said when our dog died in 1992 that they would not get another dog and so far then haven't, and I don't foresee them getting one either and they are fine with that. My dad is bonded with Keegan and my mom doesn't really get attached to animals, so a 'granddog' suits them just fine!