I can relate to that statement. My Teddy (black labradoodle) was mine. Never be another like him. Been a little over two years since I had to say goodbye to him. Miss him terribly. I baby sit for friends dogs when the friends go on vacation now. that's how I get my "fix" and honor my Teddy. I spoil my friends dogs rotten and the dogs go happy-crazy when they see me now. :-)
I’m so glad you had a good dog in your life, too. :)
My sister does cat and dog sitting gigs and she really enjoys it, too.