Well, he's gone...

That sucks ass amigo.  Pets are an amazing part of our lives, often underemphasized.  ALthought Im not as anti-cat as Stroh is anti-dags, I prefer dogs over cats. That said, I totally understand what Mr. Cat might have meant to you. All my relatives had them. I know how close they integrate into the family strucfture there.  I know that no words will replace your friend, but ... I hope the wordws can encourage you to move on, and find a new friend.  Pets rule ass like that.

Cheers

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