I'm so sorry for your loss. The same thing happened to Phoenix after Loca passed away. I hadn't planned on adopting another onbe but after 1.5 months I adopted Treasure because we were both feeling down. It's a tough situation, isn't it?
I'm so glad the surgery went well . Please don't worry what people might think about the path you've chosen. You made an informed decision, one that you know is right for Charlie and his family.