How adorable! I've been where you are. It is hard to part with our pets. They truly become part of the family. Bailey won't replace Jake; we never "replace" them. We lost our little Yorkie/Silky mix 51/2 years ago to cancer. I had to get another dog because I missed him so much. I'm sure Bailey will steal your heart and you will find a different personality in him. We have a little Lhasa Apso now; just turned 5 years old. She has a different personality but she is unique in her own way. She is spoiled rotten and has certainly filled the void we felt in losing our little Solomon. I'm sure Bailey will do that for you too.