Well, get this. My pitbull satan who was a pussycat wouldn't hurt anyone just looked mean, was put down not long ago because he had cancer. A few weeks later i get in the mail a letter from the Vets secretary - Good news Frank recently we had a mixed up in the blood test with another pit bull, we are happy to tell you your dog does not have cancer.
Im sure the vet did not want that letter to be sent to me. To late. I paid him a visit
and showed him the letter he was very apologetic, face turned a beetroot red and offered me a puppy!
RIP Satan.
Oh BTW all the best, hope you find a pet to replace your lost.