Oh man...
You have my heartfelt condolences, Otter.
Nothing I can say will take away the sorrow, I know, but consider this. You have an opening now to save a life at the local pound. It's never too early, my friend.
Thanks to all . . . She was a good one.
luv2safari . . . The remainders of our pack are ALL rescues, as was Ruby. IF we do get another, it will be a rescue, too, but I don't think it will be any time soon. Although one never knows.