I understand the grief of putting down dear pets. They give love and deserve the best.
and that can get expensive. you will throw everything you have, and then borrow to keep them around a little longer as long as they are comfortable...
and for some reason, a while after they are gone.
we sign up for it again!
or in my case, they walk up to you in a walmart parking lot.
I am a 100% firm beliver that your past pets send you their replacements when you are ready. my current dog and cats knew me and what I liked before they ever got in the house or my car. (The walmart cat did make a show of getting in to the car. the scabs are about healed up now lol)