Gracie is gone and once in a while i see gigi checking her cage to see where she is. This has had a effect on my 7yr old the most. He seems more lovable to gigi . gives her a hug and kiss every night. I even see gigi sleeping in his room on the floor now which she never did before. He even puts blankets on the dog and snuggles ... he still wants a chihuahuas for some weird reason.