Thanks to everyone who provided a caring response. I never did get a foster dog as I had planned and the grief was killing me. Needless to say I ended up at the pound last week to check on a homeless Yorkie. Unfortunately the Yorkie had already been adopted and was waiting for his new family to pick him up. In my loneliness I spent some time visiting with all of the dogs, big and small. I came across a Chi that I really connected with. After taking her out of the pen I knew that I could not leave her there. She is truly a very special dog. I still want to adopt a Yorkie at some point but I am doing miraculously after only 5 days of having a sweet pup in my home. I believe that God gave me the dog that I not only needed but the dog who needed me most. I feel very blessed.
There are some great pics posted on Dogster for anyone who wants to look.
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