Since Quincey died yesterday my wife and I are terribly distraught. The house is so quiet and anything we do just reminds us of our sweet boy and out flow the tears. Callihan is walking around the house looking for his brother and can't figure out where he is at. My wife and I have always poured a bunch of love out on both of these boys and now we are pouring out twice as much to Callihan. I just don't see how we can ever go back to being normal.

I've discussed getting another Doberman puppy with my wife explaining that a new puppy might divert some of this agony and help her and I as well as Callihan. She is reluctant because she fears she will be "replacing" Quincey. I've told her that nothing will replace Quincey in our hearts.

Does a new puppy help in this situation?

When is the right time to discuss this?

When is the right time to get a new puppy?

When exactly does the sobbing stop?