I have been lucky enough to share my life with some very well beloved and special cats and each one has taught me so much about love and companionship. Unfortunately part of loving is losing and I have had to be the one holding them when the time came. Only one has passed away at home and she slipped quietly away in front of the fire at the age of 18.

I have fought very hard for more than one incredibly precious cat, but it was very obvious when the time had come. Although I didn't want to see, I couldn't ignore the signs any more. It was a privilege to be with them at the end even though it broke my heart. It is the hardest decision to have to make, but I loved them and could not let them suffer when there was no more hope.