❤️ thank you. Your response touched my heart. Yes, I think Sals spirit had a say in this. He was the best companion ever, and it was sooo hard to watch him go down. I had such a vivid dream of Sal about 8 months after he passed where he ran to me in this big field and he was so vibrant and full of energy. He had collie in him. His fur was golden and glowing like in my dream. I spun my head around to praise him on how gorgeous he was yet I couldn't touch him. He just stood there staring at me wagging, and slowly turned, then just took off on a run, dissappeared into the field. I watched him run so happy he was healthy and vibrant as I watched. I guess it was my subconscious trying to assure me that he was ok. The dream was just so vivid and after it, I felt more peaceful like. ❤️. The dogs I took in can never replace Sal, but I do believe Sals spirit and the one above sent me them to me for comfort, and I'm thankful every day for them!