Given her age, asthmatic status, and inability to take food for 5 days, it was clear at the end. We had some good time together on Friday, and I know we made the right choice,

It still stings--she was my first pet. Hence my personal drama. Thank you all so very much. It really means a lot to me.

Squeaky was the first kitty I had on my own. I cried for days and was a mess for longer. I totally get it. I'm so sorry.

Big hugs. I know your pain. Knowing you did the right thing doesn't make the absence hurt any less.

so so hard.

When Apple died, I remember saying to Nik, "it's amazing what a huge space a 4 lb cat can leave in your life." I'm so sorry, it's never ever easy, even when it's right.