We had a dog like that too. His name was Oscar, and he was the perfect dog. I do love the dogs that we have now, but they are not Oscar and we still make comparisons. Oscar was my comfort when I was upset about something, and I didn't know what to do when I lost him.

The really sad thing is when someone loses a pet and will never consider opening their heart to another pet because they don't want to risk a loss like that again. You have tried having other dogs, and maybe you were not ready yet or maybe they were not right for you. May God send you healing and new opportunities for relationships with people and animals who will fill your life with joy again.