I'm sorry, plt. I know how you feel. Two weeks ago I had to put down my 18 year old cat, Taj. She had a stroke, and it was horrible. I've had her almost her whole life. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, and I was affected more than I thought possible...even though I knew she was getting so old. She was the sweetest cat I've ever known.
Gaines used to pick on her (she was pickable, like me, my brothers picked on me too) but he seems to be really missing her.
I found this pic in another thread. Maybe I'll find another one that shows off her great big bright green neon eyes.
RIP my sweetface baby girl.