@kitkatb My buddy down the south coast lost both her schnausers in the last 2 years, one to snake bite & just last month, the other to bloody cancer. She wasn't going to get another puppy, but has found a gorgeous one & is about to pick it up in a matter of weeks, once weaned & had it's shots etc. A dog gives a love & companionship that cats just don't 'get'! Nothing wrong with cats - but they think you deserve them. Dogs give you unconditional love & idolatry! Always good for security too! Like @Brenda5, I reckon you could need one for your own sake. xx
We head to Thredbo at the end of April for 5 days (it will be bloody cold, as it is already snowing there!!) I am hoping both my brothers and their partners will join us there. It should be fun.