Oh dear, Jon and Pip, so sorry about Oedipuss. Hugs to you both as well! It really does make a difference when the Vet is compassionate and kind. When we had Minty put to sleep back in January, the Vet managed to make it less upsetting by tenderly carrying the little decorated cardboard box they provided out to our car for us, and gently patting us on the shoulder. These little things stay in the mind afterwards and help enormously with the grief. I love all these names people have given their cats! I wish I could be clever and inventive, but my choices are pathetic. My worst shames are 'Snowy' and 'Blackie' over the years. How feeble are they for names? I believe cats move on from a favourite spot from instinct. Before they became involved with humans, they probably changed dens due to flea infestation.
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