Fromax, I thought I was the only one who felt that way. I lost my dog Tyson last April after 15 wonderful years, he was my best friend, hell he was my only child. I have RA and have had several back surgeries and the doctor told me if I did get another dog I’d have to get a dog small than 20 lbs, to me that is not a dog. Tyson was a shepherd mix and around 80 lbs and he was my companion and protector. About a month ago, this little dog, only 2 lbs basically fell into my hands (this little puppy that someone abandoned by my house), how could I say no. But each time I look at her, all I can think of is my Tyson, when I hurt he knew, when I was sad he knew. I could lay my head on him and my worries would go away. Maybe it’s her size, I don’t know. But I felt bad thinking that this dog is no Tyson, but I have grown to love her and I know and I hope and pray that this tiny little dog will be my rock. I hope your Lab becomes what you need him/her to be. I will be thinking of you and I’m glad I read your comment, I thought I was a horrible persons to think the same.