[James]

I'm sorry your cat died. Be thankful your kitty lived a full life, though.

Mine died when he was only five. He just fell over and started crying out in pain, and he couldn't get back up. His back legs wouldn't work. My parents rushed him to the animal hospital, while I cried in my room, scared.

He ended up having a blood clot that made its way into his heart. And he had to be put down to spare him any more pain.

So I know how you feel. I can only hope that your cat's long life helps you brace yourself for this, and you'll feel better soon.