I know how I felt ... I was so devastated when we lost Nichole [13 yr. old toy poodle] I couldn't even get out of bed for days .... I simply could not function. It was almost seven years before Patrick could even get me to look at puppy pictures ... and
Yorkies at that!!
I have always been an animal lover and I knew it was time .... I had grieved for her long enough. Even though I love Toto with all my heart, I still cry if I allow myself to dwell on Nichole. I knew too that it wasn't fair to Patrick ... we had both lost a beloved pet. It took about a year to find Toto, but when we did .... she totally stole our hearts!
Do I regret waiting so long? I do not, because when we began our search, Toto wasn't even a gleam in Wyatt's eye [her Dad]!!
I believe things happen for a reason and I believe, had we not waited, we would never have found our Toto!
Good luck in making your decision and I am sure it will be the right one for you both!
God bless you.