I'm so sorry for your loss and RIP sweet little Gertie.  I think everyone deals with the loss of a pet differently.  I lost one the end of July last year and thought I never wanted to go through that pain again.  The house was so quiet and lonely without Scooter that I started looking for another one about a month later. On Sept. 19th we brought Bailey home and what a joyful year it's been.     
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