Thanks again to all you pet loving RV'ing folks. Your words, so full of understanding and compassion are comforting.
Bella has started adjusting pretty well. She doesn't run to Petey's bed every time we tell her it's time to go out now. She used to help guide him out, since he was almost 100% blind and had doggy dementia, that was an important thing. However, like Pop's Calvin, she has some limits. She will not eat too close to where his bowl used to be and her new bed is not acceptable but neither is his old bed, without him in it. They used to cuddle up together all the time, so for now no bed for her. She still gets in her crate when told to like the sweet/smart girl she is.
Petey was not only a fabulous, hardy, lovable dog but according to Bella he was a great older "brother". He is greatly missed.. As you all know it takes time, she has her ways and I have mine. So many memories to cherish.