I'm so sorry for your loss of Emerson. I'm sure he meant the world to you. Having lost my precious Mandy just a few months ago at 5 years old I know it is so hard to lose a pup so young. Only time will help to ease the pain, a little at a time. Your heart may ache for him forever,but your memories of him will help to comfort you.
I hope you continue to visit with us at Pet Talk, there are so many wonderful people here, just like your neighbor.