So, we lost both our dogs unexpectedly, within a month of each other in November.
I wasn't sure about getting another but have given in to the lure of a little velvet head in the house - it's felt so empty 
We've had our new girl home for just under an hour and it's wonderful.
Don't want to worry her by taking too many pix, but here she is on the way home and flopped out on her bed.
Thank you so much to everyone who hand held and gave such kind, wise advice when we were going through the ringer 8 weeks ago. It was such a hard time & I'm still struggling to process some bits of it. Your words made a huge difference.
Off to argue about names now. suggestions welcome!