I had to say goodbye to Pixie this morning.

[3catwoman3]

2. What a beauty!

In our family, we have chosen to call that last loving act, always so difficult even when it's right, liberating the spirit.

And, we call new cat successors, as there certainly are no replacements. One of our vets once reassured me that there was no need to feel guilty if I wanted a new cat right away, which I usually do. He said one of the best ways to honor a departed cat is by offering your loving home to someone else who needs one.