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Like the others I'm definitely sorry about your loss MrsShemon. These animals, it doesn't mater the species whether canine, equine, feline, cervine, caprine, or whatever else... come into our lives and attach themselves to your heart. And when they eventually cross that rainbow bridge they take a piece of your heart with them leaving us with a lot of pain, but also a plethora of good past memories as well. We can also cherish the fact that we gave them the best life we possibly could give to them.
As for sex though, while there's nothing more special that sharing it with someone you absolutely love and hold dearly, I'm also not above having some mutual fun with others as well. In my case others being other canines that are not mine, as I've definitely had sex with other canines that belonged to other zoos, and my newfie girl has let three of my friends have sex with her too. Typically sex being considered something sacred is more of a human specific phenomenon. Often I find with animals their main want when it comes to sex is to know that they can stop and any time, and they want the mere sensation of feeling pleasured even if that pleasure comes from outside of their pack.
But sex is just sex. Nothing beats getting yourself involved with a longstanding relationship with such a loving and beautiful creature that wants nothing more than to be loved and cherished by you, and want nothing more than to cherish and love you.