Sorry to hear this, it's tough as they are family. Remember the good times.
So sorry for you and your wife Bill. If it’s not too painful for you, maybe post a pic of him? I’m sure others would like to see him too.
After My wife had the last dog put down old and blind. it was 6 years since we had a dog and the Wife brought home a working Corgi pup and it is really nice having a dog. To me there is a hole in my heart that only a dog can fill.I can understand how you feel. We lost our blue heeler back in 2018 and I can’t bring myself to have another. I’ve lost several dogs through the years and it’s been heart breaking every time, but I took Kiwi’s loss especially hard.
I understand the thought of giving another dog the loving home that our previous dogs had, and in return you’ll get the enjoyment of that companionship. But for me, I struggle getting past the thought of losing another and the grief that follows. Maybe that’ll change one day.
I am truly sorry for your loss and the grief that you’re going through. I hope that you can move forward knowing that you gave him a loving home and a great life.