I don't think Barney was scared once he was wrapped in his blankie and on his meowmie's lap. Was he also in the blanket on the ferry? He was very bonded to you, and if you were there he felt ok. He might have found the rough sea trip tiring, which is maybe why he was 'limp' at the vet's. Don't second guess yourself.

Lara, I wonder...if you do get to speak to the woman who was the girlfriend of that young man who died in that dirt bike accident, and if he DID have a fluffy black and white cat - well, that would have to be Barney? She might even have a couple of pictures of him from when he was a bit younger.

Today, January 11 - the COTD is named Barney.

HUGS to you, Lara. And hugs to Scott.