@ScottSoCal
My heartfelt sympathy. my dog woody died a year ago, after a short serious illness and he only turned ten. the feeling of an amputated heart remains, but after a short time I filled the gaping hole with a lovely new dog from the shelter. Her name is Aqua; a different dog person and a different character. but also new responsibility for an innocent life, a new friendship and a new love.
even looking back, I see no other alternative for me to endure this.