Randy, I lost my first Sheltie, a SERVICE DOGGIE, that hurt and left a hole in my heart, and still is there, but I acquired a ma ma Sheltie a month and a half after because I could not stand my coming home from work in an empty house. Then I acquired her son and for seven and half years lost him, and both I lost with CANCER. My ma ma doggie had CANCER but almost three years in remission with the help of ELECTRO CHEMO THERAPY. I have PTSD because of my two CANCER SURGERIES and all my babies were SERVICE DOGGIES. I know how you feel and remember they and your ROCKY is up there in the heavens have a great time with the LORD. At first when people would ask me about my babes it was hard to talk about it, but the best medicine is talk about ROCKY and do get yourself another, but it will never replace your ROCKY, it takes up some of the loss. My two are with me and my ma ma girl in their urns and they will go with me an my ma ma when I do go home also.. I know it is hard but one has to be strong and life goes on. Go get a rescue doggie at the shelter, I got mine from a breeder because I love Shelties. God Bless You and pray about your loss and good will come your way through Jesus Christ.