Thank you flapjack. Yes, I think the only thing that fills the void is another pet. My T insists I need another service dog. The organization that I've been on the list with for 4 years just contacted me to see if I want to stay on the list. I was supposed to be at the top, since I've already had a dog...

He's not having such a good day today, but the weather is beautiful and he keeps going outside to lay in the sun (a black dog!!! )

TC