I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your feline family member, T. I know how hard it can be. When we had to put down our dog of 14 years, it was by far the worst thing we had gone through up to that time. Didn't even want to go home. It seemed to really bring W and I closer though.
Our present dog (same breed) is nearing 15, so unfortunately we will soon be going through it again.
Back near BD W actually gave this as one of her timelines for D. "Maybe after Belle dies"
I immediately put Belle on a healthy diet and exercise program.
M: A really long time. Crisis: 5 years. She's still worth it.
Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl
