Hi KajunButterfly,

Having been through this numerous times ourselves (not to mention with relatives, friends, and acquaintances), I can't say I would agree that any time is too soon to consider another. Whether our loss was sudden and unexpected, or impending due to age or illness, we knew ahead of time (like you) that another furry friend in our lives was a given, and every time we've had a loss, we knew that for us, sooner was much better than later, and we have always gotten one asap without hesitation or remorse.

There is no disrespect to Minny or her memory, and I think there's a lot to be said for anticipation and excitement about a new family member being therapeutic and healing. Whenever - now or soon - there is a puppy/dog waiting for a loving new pack (home/family).

Doc