Re: A sad day for our family
FP - You are in my thoughts.
That is the drawback to having a pet/furry member of the family. They don't live as long as us.
You just have to love them as much as you can, give them the best life you can, and let nature take its course.
A stray found me when I was 8 years old. My Mom called me when I was 21 (in college, heading home in a day or so) and said that he passed on. It was horrible and I was a wreck.
The pain will lessen, but the memories stay alive.
Sincerely,