My wife and I agreed not to get another dog. We still have Happy, (Ginger’s “sister”).
Happy is soon to be 15, and she’s in such fine shape, I have a feeling she’ll be with us at least 3 more years. And at first we weren’t sure how Hap would behave after Ginger passed. But she’s been great (she’s now got the center spot she always wanted), and we’ve thrown so much love on her recently.
Amazing how these tiny creatures occupy such huge spaces in our hearts.
That’s a beautiful doggie, irondwarf. Good thing you got to spend 15 great years together! Some people never get (or more likely make) that time to appreciate their dogs. I hope you’re coping ok with the circumstances.