well im late to this but i have to say i thought i would be married and have children to and now im 46 and have been married and divorced twice with no children. but i have my bully and my bostons and 2 cats and my bf of 7 years. i dont question why i dont have children it just is that way. i am happy with my life and so shall you be. trust me another dog will come along if thats what you want for jameson. one thing about dogs is they are adaptable. he will get over not having his buddy there and it will make the bond between you two so much stronger in the process. hang in there.