Just wanted to send my condolences also to Mickey for the loss of his pet. Just read DixieDee's post to you. They echo my sentiments exactly. We are on our "second generation" of animals and while none of them come near to replacing the first ones, the new ones have brought us joy and happiness too. Grieve for the loss of your friend but when the time is right, remember that there are other animals available who are just waiting for the perfect home. Hugs to you.