I am so sorry for your loss.

I think everyone is different in this situation as to when to put things away. If seeing the bowls and toys makes you sad, put them away for now. You can bring them out maybe at a later time when your pain has subsided a bit and let them bring back good memories.

I had Casey's toys laying around my house for probably over a year. I also kept her two paw-print ceramic bowls and believe it or not, they are still on the floor in the corner of the kitchen. One bowl is used for the cats to drink their water out of. The other bowl Zoey uses when she comes to visit.

Shadow was a handsome cat. I see his pic below in your signature.

Thoughts and prayers for you.