oh Becca, I'm truly sorry for your loss. I know so many of us here have lost our good friends and every one of us will tell you that it DOES get better.

I lost Chevy almost a year to the date you lost Sparky (Oct. 24, 2008). Ok, I won't lie to you; I'm crying as I type this because I still miss him every day. I long for another dog, but I know it's not the right time yet, so I spend quite a bit of time volunteering for a couple of organizations helping homeless cats and dogs.

It's so raw for you right now because it just happened. And I truly do ache in sympathy for your loss. Be good and kind to yourself during this time, and take heart that it WILL get better.