I'm sorry to hear your terrible news. My first boxer Lillian had cardiomyopathy and died at 2 and 1/2. I was totally devistated. But I loved her so much that I thought I needed to get another boxer as soon as possible because I thought it would make me feel better. A few days later I got Isabella. She was a beautiful puppy. As soon as I got her back to my apartment and we were alone I got really sad and upset. Lillian was such a good dog and I didn't have to worry about leaving her in the apartment but now I had this brand new puppy that I would have to teach all over again. I would sit in the floor with Isabella and just cry over Lillian. BUT, after a few days we got used to each other and I tried to get her on a schedule (or I got used to her schedule) and things started to look up. She did make me feel better and kept me company because at the time I was living in a big city and wasn't married yet. I have to say that I am not as overly protective and worried about Isabella as much as I was about Lillian because I realized that things just happen. I miss Lillian tons but I love Isabella and I am so glad that I got her to help me cope after losing Lillian. Good luck with whatever you decide. LOL
Isabella's MOM
Isabella's MOM
Duke & Dutch....waiting at the bridge