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All wise words - thank you. I'm going to get her ashes Friday - I'm dreading it. I'm sitting here tonight and I still keep expecting her to walk in - I keep seeing her face - my lap is empty. I wish I could stop crying!

Yes - thank you. 20 wonderful years. I did take on 2 street cats, but they aren't lap cats. Still they are a comfort. I did the best I could - like you say, I must have done something right!

Thanks so much.

Thanks so much - I'm still devastated, but your reply helped a little. Still waiting for her to walk round a corner or jump on my lap - guess that will take time.

My cat was euthanized after being with me for 20 years. I think I can honestly say she saved my life after a very painful divorce. She was the only cat who sat on my lap and comforted me. She had been ill with renal and thyroid problems, but seemed to be coping well on medication for the last few ye...