I can't say that I know exactly how you fel, but after having to put 2 great dogs down both due to age and sickness, you definitely feel the loss and emptyness. The good thing is that you can get another dog to help fill the void. Mind you, you can't replace the dog, because that's impossible. I was lucky enough to have had a number of dogs since I was a kid. The first was Champ, a shepard/ huskie mix. A great dog that sacrificed his body to save small children from speeding vehicles (he got hit twice and survived both times with only one broken front leg.)
Lady, a miniature collie/huskie mix. My sister was in a trasitional phase and she couldn't care for her, so we took her for a few months. She was a smart dog. She would carry the little kids school bags home from school, before the books started getting really heavy.
Brandy, a pure mutt (from MSPCA). This was probably one of the best dogs I've known. She had a great disposition, acted like a puppy up to the age of 12 when the day when she actually got struck by lightening in our house caused her health to decline rapidly.
I only hesitate getting another dog due to the time requirements that I cannot give a new dog. If I could, I would do it all again, even with my allergies!
There might be another dog out there for you, but I'd take some time before deciding. Relish the fond memories.
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