It hurts to lose them, but your life was much better to have had her and taken the plunge to love her whole-heartedly. We can't not love things for fear of losing them. We have to love them while we have them, mourn their loss, and rescue the next great dog that is the perfect fit with us.

Big hug, Pat, and though I'm not particularly fond of that Rainbow Bridge stuff, I know people mean well by it.

SRS