Do you mind if I (a cat person) answer this???

YES!

Without a doubt. Life is too precious and there are so many pets that don't have a loving home.

For homes that lose their one and only pet, I feel especially sad for when they decide to not get another. Those people miss out on the love, devotion and fun of animal companionship all in the name of grief. They say things like "But it is too hard to lose them. I can't go through it again". Yes, it is hard but wasn't it worth it?

For homes that still have other pets in the home (unless they are overwhelmed by the number......like ME ) I would still recomend opening your home to another. I look at it like this: If a death has opened a spot in my heart and in my home than I would feel a NEED to fill that void.