I watched her suffer and degenerate over the past few months. Despite an end that brought some respite for her and us humans in the house (myself especially), I am still somewhat saddened by the loss.
I also noticed that my mom & my grandma weren't the only ones affected by the loss. My other cats seem to have been direly affected. I swear they act as if they wonder where she is, my old buddy Barney especially.
Well at least now I can rest a little easier at night, knowing that I won't have to deal with sudden messes being made as much. As of today, much of the houses grief seems to have passed, but the shadow of yesterday's event still remains.
Four cats left now. We definitely want no more than 3 when the time comes, but it makes you wonder what loss amongst your four-legged friends would be the worst to bear.