Hello, I am so very sorry for your loss. We had a maltese for 17 years and it took my husband 2.5 years to be emotionally ready for another. I wanted one much sooner and I will never wait that long again. I do not think you are disrespecting Chloe. For me, the mourning period I think would've been helped by another sweet pup. Everyone is different, but it sounds like your heart knows the way....hugs |