This is Bubba. The largest of 3 orphans I raised from 2 days old. They have traveled with me across the USA from Man camps and drilling locations and back home again. They are 7 years old. I just lost Bubba Sat. morning to illness. It's silly I suppose how a 57 yr old man can have such an empty hole in his heart over a cat, but I do. I love him and I shall miss him-alot.
Sorry to hear Tully. Good friends are hard to come by but you'll find yourself remembering the happy moments more as time passes.
We lost Mama Cat about 3 months ago, and had to put her down because of some type of growth around her wind pipe. Hardest thing I believe I ever had to do, holding her one minute and the next holding her body. They come into our lives and become a big part of them, and it's hard to say goodbye. We still aren't over her so I feel your pain.
It's never easy,, and a wonder how such a small critter can leave such a large hole. But they make our lives so much better. So sorry for your loss.