It's so hard, and we all just feel for you and your family.

I had some warning before I lost my Kaycee (Cocker Spaniel). We knew we were fighting a terrible problem with congestive heart failure and that one day she would succomb to it. In speaking with my veterinarian about it, and the fact that I had a young child (7 years old at that time), we decided that bringing another dog into the house before something happened to Kaycee might be the best thing. That's when Honey came. She was a precious puppy and so gentle with Kaycee, and made losing Kaycee, not easy, but much more bearable. In fact, the day after Kaycee died, my good friend's Golden had a litter of puppies, and I committed to another one that very day, and Lilly joined us 6-7 weeks later. You never replace that special pet, but many people (like me) handle the loss better by having another pet to love.

I wish you nothing but the best when making your decision. Something tells me you'll know when its time.

Logan