i have just found this thread and am sorry if i sound naive when i say: LadyCFII, i noticed the change in avatar and feel terrible, i have also lost a few pets very close to my heart.

my opinion on a new pet when one dies is you should get one, the old pet would want you to be happy with a companion. But you should wait until your over being heartbroken, it makes it much easier for you to choose that special pet.

again, stay strong but grieve enough to get over it.