Could you imagine one night saying you know what love I've seen this cracking fit bloke I'm gonna move in once your gone, lol

haha me neither... think im better off that way

I am already planning my next GSD. I know I won't get him until Flame is either another year or two older, or has gone Of course I don't want to hasten the time I have left with her so the new pup can come along. It is more about forward planning, so I know what breeder I want to go to, find out their breeding plans for the future and get my name on the waiting list as soon as practicable to the "right time". I don't think, even if she could understand, Flame would mind. I need dogs in my life.

However, when I lost Moss earlier in the year, it was sudden and a huge shock. I was offered a pup by my FIL - I think he thought it would help heal the pain and hurt. Initially I thought it may be a good idea, but when the pup arrived I just realised it was too soon, and I personally felt I wanted more time to grieve for Moss. I still don't think that is about disrespect, but more just that I didn't feel ready.

My next dogs will arrive while I still have the others. We have four dogs and could reasonably manage another three I reckon. I could never be without a little dog. I would defo get another JRT after Rogue but she is only two and I hope she lives to be very very old! When we lost Loki I was very lucky to be offered Dan within a few weeks. My oh was against the idea but I went ahead anyway. He was what I needed, and he needed a home. I didn't feel guilty, he wasn't a replacement but he helped mend some broken hearts.