i think niki would be most pleased with you! and you aren't replacing her... you never replace them... you are just giving all that love away that you have to give!

everyone has their own waiting period.... my mom, when she lost her sheltie... got a cat within days cuz she couldn't stand not having an animal in the house!

i, on the other hand.. when we lost kassie... did wait a year.. HOWEVER.. we had 2 dogs that were receiving our love... finally one day it was time and we rescued one pound kittie.. then another!

you are happy.. the puppies are happy! everyone is happy and loved!!!!!

(a house without a pet isn't a home!)