Thanks, Phred, I needed that. I've asked Karen to move this thread to Cat Memorial. Not sure if I should post another thread there or not.

He had a peaceful passing and I'm glad I waited for the good vet to be there; she helped to make it special. He basically fell asleep in my arms and then we laid him on the table for the final drug to do its deed. He had tears in his eyes as he passed over the bridge so we both were crying at the end and I got to stay with him for a long time afterwards.

He's out of his pain and suffering. I know I did the right thing at the right time, but it's never easy

I took lots of pictures of him this morning before we left. The vet's office actually called to let me know she was running late, so we had an extra half or or so and I let Mitzi say her goodbyes too - she gave him a farewell sniff. It may be morbid, but I also took a pic of him with my cellphone after he was gone - he just looks very peaceful and relaxed.

Rest in peace my golden big boy - you will always have your velvet paws wrapped around my heart.