It never will be the same. And I know the feeling. Yes, of course, you enjoy life, and the company of the furry friends around you. But this doesn't mean that you don't miss the ones who are no longer here with you. They may be gone, but they never will be forgotten.
We adopted Skipper in 2020 when he was 15 months old and we were already his third chance. The poor boy had serious problems with bonding with us and trusting us at that young age due to the many moves and new owners each time. Fortunately, that turned out well, but he never completely lost his fear of other people and animals.