Peg: I'm sorry for your loss. Pets become a part of us and losing them is a terrible experience. In 1999, my wife died, and two beautiful cats we had had for almost twenty years died too. I decided never again to have pets, and believed I would never remarry.

But then, last month, I married a wonderful lady who had a minature Poodle (Penny) and a minature white Schnauzer (Emma). I'm hooked again.

Give yourself some time and give your love to another pet. Theirs is a love that humans can't duplicate.

DougR