Missing my Basset Hound.

I lost my 8 year old BH last October to liver cancer. When she passed… I swore I’d never have another dog again because of how painful it was to say goodbye. She was irreplaceable…but she was also a handful and very expensive to own. I loved that dog with all my heart and spoiled her rotten, but don’t know if I’m up for this kind of commitment again (IYKYK). As much as I did grieve her passing… I was also content with all my spare time (and spare money) … Until lately. I don’t know if it’s coming up on a year that I’m missing her more lately… but I feel a little hole in my heart and want to fill it with another Basset Hound.. Obviously that wont bring her back… but… does it help? How does it feel after you’ve lost your best friend and you get another BH?