[matese]

You would not be disrespecting Chloe, Chloe will remain in your heart forever. I know just where you're coming from. My Matese went to rainbow bridge on 10/1/13, I swore no more dogs, the pain of losing them has become to over whelming. I fought everyday with myself, get another, no don't. I was sick and in a very dark place, I could not drive my car, thoughts of that last day were constantly in my mind, I would start crying, pull off the road and come back home, I was a hazard on the road so I just stayed home in an empty, cold quiet house. 6 weeks after losing my sweet girl my vet gifted me with a sweet 2.5 y/o boy who had been surrendered, I gave my vet all the reasons why I didn't/couldn't have another dog, but she kept pleading with me to "just come see the dog" something about him reminded her of my Matese. Out of respect for my vet for thinking of me when they got the dog and to appease her I went to see the dog knowing I would never bring a male dog home. When I saw this little boy and heard his sad story I had to take him home, I knew he would have a happy life with me. I never felt I was disrespecting my Matese, she loved me and would want me to be happy and want me to give another baby a 2nd chance. Cody has helped me heal, he pulled me out of a very dark place, he rescued me and made my house a home again. Do not deprive yourself of love of a dog, if you are thinking of one, go for it, fill that empty hole in your heart with the love of another baby. Chloe would want you to be happy. I have a little memorial of Matese, I see her every day, miss her everyday, but know I was blessed to have this sweet girl in my life for 17 years. Cody is my first little boy and I am blessed to have him in my life. Get this baby, you need her as much as she will need you, and she will help you heal (((hugs)))