Gary, I am so sorry to read about your beautiful dream cat, Michael. He went to the Rainbow Bridge in peace and you were with him to ease his pain. That's everything he wanted from you in the end, and you made his journey so much easier by holding him and giving him your love as he passed. I know you will miss him very much after 17 years together, but he will be playing gently with all those who have gone before him until that "one fine day." I'm sure he had a wonderful reception when he arrived, but it won't compare to the celebration you will all have together someday. You have had too much sadness this year in having to say goodbye, but while your kitties were with you, they knew love.

Rest in peace, Michael. Play gently at the Bridge until that one fine day.