DB evidentially connected with brother/SIL and Dad very well. His departure seemed very emotional. Unfortunately it appears there was/is nothing he can do to help his sister and could be worrisome to his own recovery.

I think you might be quite right about "fun times ahead" taking on a young German Shepard with an 11 yr. old Lab. Good Luck. This might help take DB's mind in a different direction, at least for a while.


Gerry