When one loses a faithful pet , One looses a little being who gives total and unconditional love with no strings attached, all of them have different personalities The loss leaves a large void in ones heart, but time is a healer, you will always years from now remember the good times you had with your doggie and the little cat who proceeded him, You may in time feel like getting another dog, but it will not be a replacement, (Their souls are all different) but it will be a new companion , Life to me without a furry friend is a barren wilderness. Some day we all meet our animal friends over Rainbow Bridge, You have my sympathy & feeling of sorrow at this time.