[kathy785]

So sorry for your loss! We live 5 miles out of town and had one of our girls killed by a coyote. Since then my husband has put in a fence, so they cannot get to far from me and I bought an Anatolian Shepherd. "Emma" has done more for me to put my mind at rest. I had always said I did not want another big dog until this happened. Emma protects us and gets along well with the little dogs. She can jump the fence to be with them if she chooses, but I prefer her being outside the fence, so she can keep any preditors away from our small acreage. She stays around really well. The vet recommended getting an Anatolian, when I told him I was looking into Great Pyranese (spelling) for coyote protection.

It will take some time, but you will heal. I was so scared everytime one of the dogs got out of my sight after the incident. I would even get to bawling again.

By the way, Emma is named after the yorkie that was killed, who was named Emmelie. They are both are guardian spirits.