My precious Boo has grieved the death of Dakota for three months. I do believe that animals are not only smarter than humans, but they love deep and care the levels of innocent clarity. Dakota was Boo's father and after his death I did not know if she would make it. When we walked she looked for him for three months. She stopped eating and almost stopped living. All I could do was to love her and give her time. In the long run, that is all we need. Love and time heals. Hang in ther Boo. I miss Dakota too.