God bless ya, Mate.
My almost 13 year-old buddy is laying next to me on the couch right now and I'm absolutely dreading the day she's now longer by my side.
Dogs are the best. They best buddies a person could ever ask for.
They're pure love, if raised as such.
I've heard numerous friends say that the best way to get over the death of a dog, is to go right out and get yourself another one.
The new buddy will occupy your time and attention, and will hopefully ease the pain of missing Stella.
My heart goes out to you.
RIP Stella.