@Chumly,
I am very sorry for your loss, Chumly.
Us animal lovers know how painful and saddening it is, to lose a beloved pet,
yet the house is empty without a wet nose nudging you, without a tongue licking
all over the windows, and without a cheerful, loyal hello when you come into the door.
In time, we always find ourselves at the animal shelter again....
and there is always another loyal pet waiting who needs us to love and nurture them.