Thank you very much all for your kind words.
Tambo, the Wolfhound trust is really good, however we need to train a wolfie from puppy stage, to prevent issues like pulling and jumping up to people, these issues are easier to address with a pup, Carakeel could easily be knocked or pulled over by an 11+ stone dog that hasnt been trained well. Thanks for the thought though. I think we have a puppy organised but not for a few months yet.
Ratter so very sorry for your loss, I find it harder than the death of a human to cope with.
We have Alabama rot here and it doesn't sound like as if poor Keeva was suffering with it - it does sound a lot like Tetnus though, something that I am very aware of since 2 of my close friends have passed away with it in the last month.
A new puppy sounds amazing and the few months before it is ready will allow you a mourning period xx