The house is very empty without the big guy here. I know that time is the best healer. I am thinking about the possibility if getting another Cane Corso. Carlo's place can't be taken, even, but I do love the breed and walking companion. All I have to do is convince Marge who naturally thinks I am crazy. We, she always has thought that. They are very powerful dogs and if I do, I hope I am up to it. I already know where he/she would come from.

Steve, I'm sending you and Marge hugs, and continued good thoughts. I know how hard it is, and how empty the house must feel. Holidays are hard, even though I know you have many good memories of Carlo.

I'm also missing my Niko who passed this summer. He loved Christmas, thought the Christmas tree was his personal back scratcher, and could always spot his special presents among all the others under the tree. I have 15 years of pictures of him each Christmas wearing Antlers or Santa hats.... so patient.

steve, marge, and the yorkie gang, you have been in my thoughts. you're right that time is the best healer (and so are little yorkies)... it would be happy news to hear that you're going to accept another cane corso into your family sometime in the future. that would be one lucky big boy! the best family and life possible and i am sure that you would be up to it. no one, nothing would ever replace your dear carlo and the over 12 wonderful years you had together. i'm sure carlo would be smiling down knowing that you have another protector for all of you. i often feel that nika sent little pixie to us because she knew our hearts were hurting and a puppy keeps you very busy and brings lots of smiles. i didn't expect to find a perfect, beautiful, tiny puppy waiting for me, i was more looking at younger adults, but when i came across pixie somehow i knew she was the one. even with the long waiting list i didn't give up and sure enough, it was meant to be! nika spent her life making us happy and i know she didn't want us to be sad after she had to leave us. it is still hard even though we have pixie though, nika will always be remembered with love and missed dearly. sometimes when i come home, just before i open the door i still expect to see her on the arm of the couch in her spot waiting for me to come in and do her little happy dance and it's been over a year. especially at first it was very hard and heartbreaking all over again when she was not there. i understand what you're going through and so do so many others here who have lost a beloved pet. thank you again for sharing your gentle giant with us all. sending lots of hugs to you all and continuing to send positive thoughts your way.

Thank you Carrie. The chances are we will be adding a new member to the family down the road.

I know exactly what you mean about never being able to replace a pet that has passed, but sharing your heart with another is a wonderful ay to help heal through it!

I'm so sorry to hear that. =( Rest in peace Carlo.

RIP Carlo, you were a big handsome fellow and I enjoyed reading about your life.

You were blessed with a family who loved you a lot and will always remember you.

Just seeing this today. I am so sorry for your loss of your precious Carlo. Prayers and Hugs to Steve, Marge, and your Yorkie babies. I know they feel the loss also.

Steve, just checking back in after a pretty long absence and the first thing I did after saying "hello" was to check on Carlo. I\'m so sorry to learn the news. You are a wonderful example of putting the pet first -- in giving him the best of care while you could but making the painful decision when it was time. Hope you, Marge, and the kids are all doing well now.

So sorry for your loss