It's really hard to lose a great friend. Give it a little time and go rescue another one when you're ready. You'll be surprised when you see certain traits and looks your old pup gave you in the new one. It'll put a smile on your face for sure.
never ever think your being a downer when you talk about a pet that has passed on. Animals are very powerful influences on our lives, it is only fitting we talk abut them .
My 11 year-old hog dog, Lola, a pit-bull/blackmouth-cur mix that loves chasing squirrels and deer in the backyard or wild hogs in the backwoods.
I'm sorry for this because everyone feels their breed is the best.. but Labs really are the best @Dagwood