I'm so sorry you lost a member of your family.

I've always regarded the animals in my life as my family and sounds like you do also.

I like to think that all animals are angels(I'm so NOT religious-- but I do believe in animal angels)-- they are here to make friends and to see just which humans are loving and which ones are not.
this is what I believe(may sound a bit "out there" but I think it's true): The loving human's life aura gets brighter and brighter with each animal that loves them. I bet your life aura is VERY bright. You've been a great friend and family member to a special angel - she was so lucky to have you.

Candy and Rissie