Lakedog, very sorry for your loss. Losing a dog is heartbreaking, even if it’s expected. Sounds like Coal was a wonderful companion for you. Take care.
Sorry for your loss. I lost two of my Labs in the last 4 years and it was tougher than I thought. After the 2nd one passed 12 months ago we rescued a 3 year old lab from a local non-profit lab rescue. She has been a great dog. You would be amazed at how quickly the rescue dogs get up to speed with your daily routine. I will never be w/o another Lab for the rest of my life. Great dogs and great companions.