I didn't work...
My mom brought me home a Puppy (boxer) in March.
I tried to work it out, and allow myself to enjoy the idea of a new puppy, but it was just too very difficult for me.
I found myself having break downs constantly, using the same words that I used with Orson, and I just found myself miserable, and unhappy.
I didn't like the puppy in my bed, and I didn't enjoy teaching him things because it was a constant stream of flashbacks.
So my mom kept the puppy for herself (which I think she wanted all along).
I think it's much too soon for me, and I think some people are dog people, and enjoy always having a new dog in their lives, and other like me, found their doggie soul mate, and the idea of doing it again doesn't seem so possible.
I thank you all for your advice, and I did take you up on it, but I think I might have just had the best thing ever, and I am not so sure their is a next best thing for me.
I tried!
Jeff