Teresa - Sorry to hear you lost your elderly dog. I lost my male cocker suddenly at the turn of the year and have been having health problems with my girl cocker recently. I am looking for a 2nd dog (I need my canine company) but not proving easy (my advanced age is against me!). I have been accepted by a spaniel rescue for a cocker 6/8 yrs requiring little exercise (although I would get the Cinnamon Trust to walk it as I have done in the past when I've not been able to and also worked dogs along with my own for them when younger) but one meeting these parameters is yet to appear on their website! My two sons fortunately accept I need them in my solitary life and are prepared to do whatever is best for them if I go before them. Take care of yourself and hope your youngster is improving. x