I wish I could agree that your animals tell you that it's time to go. I haven't had one yet tell me that. They always tell me that they have more time and make ME make the decision.
Oh, the kids are begging me for one (or two) now. I want to at least get my carpet out and replaced with hardwood floor first. As many accidents as Boogie had on the carpet, I will have a hard time house training a puppy until it is removed.
Things are still uncertain with my dad too. I have been hesitant to take on anything extra right now with the ever lingering possibly that I may have a lot more thrown on my plate at any time. Although a new dog would be a stress-buster for the most part and you can't beat the moral support, that's for sure. I'm getting by with the cats for now, but it's just not the same. You know how cats are!