hi wendy
i am sorry to hear of your sad loss.....it must be really tough on you right now......
the reason i write .....is to say that maybe the time you have to wait for your new pup ..... will be a blessing in disguise.....
i lost my "old faithful" mongrel last september...she was so calm and "sorted".....i took for granted just how much she knew about me and life....until just a few weeks ago
having my new puppy was a shock......id forgotten how energetic they are
and how much patience it takes to get them to do things you cant remember your old dog not knowing !!!!!!!
so as the others have said.....prepare your house...to..."puppy proof"
standard......and more importantly....prepare your own mind not to expect too much too soon........the wisdom of a companion aged 13 is a hard act for an uneducated live wired puppy to follow
wishing you a happy future with your new baby
dawn......and spanna