Please accept my condolences. I am so sorry for your loss of Branndi. Our Maggie just passed in Dec. and my heart still has a hole in it. The pain is just terrible. You and your son are in my prayers. We just bought an 8 week old boxer, Abby. Buying a new puppy for your son would probably be the best for him to keep his little mind busy. No, it will never replace Branndi,nor can Abby replace our Maggie,but it will give him smiles and laughs. I feel your pain.