How sad. Just took a big sigh. Letting your family share in her good-bye was a compassionate thing for your parents to have done. I'm sorry.

AH. I know what you mean. We still miss our little cat but my wife says she is not ready for another. They hold you prisoner. Steve in Baltimore County.

What a beautiful day for celebrating her. It's always tough and always hard to let go,even months later.

Lynn, my sweet Folly (well, I thought she was sweet, but then I was the only person she really liked) died well over a year ago, and since then we've acquired two "kittens" who are now 16 months old. But just a couple of weeks ago, I had a dream in which Folly got out of the house and I could not get her back in. And when I woke up, I knew I had finally let her go. It felt sad but also peaceful, as if she was saying goodbye. And I'm crying as I type this, so I guess part of her is still with me.

Our pets become part of who we are.

Lynn, it is really hard to lose an important member of
your family. Our big black long haired cat Puddy had
to be put to sleep at 19. We haven't had another kitty since.

Lynn, I'm sorry you lost your cat, but it sounds like she had a long & happy life with you. I know you gave her a meaningful send-off & will be in your heart forever.