HI Lise. I am so very sorry to hear of your brother! I really feel your pain and am so sad for you and your siblings! As you said, they said the Lord does not give you more than you can handle, and we are not suppose to question it, BUT.. sometimes I do wonder!! *sigh* I do wish I lived closer to you for I sure would keep your dog for you! I have 4 myself, all inside dogs, and I have 8 cats! When we go on vacation, someone has to stay behind to let the dogs in and out, for I can't stand for them to be left outside in the heat or cold! They too are my babies and are quiet old! I wish I could help you!
Lise, if there is anything I can do to help, please email me, it's on my profile. ((((((HUGS))))