HampsterStyle: I started building this earlier and got pulled away before I could post it.
I had to put down one of my cats that I've had since the late 90's last week. He was from a long line of feral farm cats and was so small as a kitten he could curl up in my palm. He made me think of Sammy Davis, Jr. so he was named after him in honor of one of my first and favorite childhood records
<i>The Candy Man</i> (also in
<i>Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory</i>). He was my little black panther. I have to admit that my heart still hasn't healed from the absence of his little vibe. It was a part of my soul's DNA. I'm hoping time will allow eventual peace.
I lost my gray unexpectedly about 3 years ago. It sux. But, I'm reasonably certain he's in a better place. If you get a kitten it'll help to ease the pain some. Kittens are a lot of fun.
Peace.