Just back from vet. He said her kidneys had failed, Deedee wet all over house during night, that just wasn't her. She couldn't open her eyes this morning. He said she was blind in one eye and sight failing in other. She was staggering about and unable to stand for more than a few minutes.

18 years of happiness has just come to an end. I have accepted it was kinder to release her and she has just been put to sleep.

I don't think I could ever have another pet, the parting is just too painful. As we get older, we prefer pets to some people.

A really big thanks for the support and understanding given here.

Keith.