I am so sorry to hear about your Dear Friend Buddy.
I almost missed this as wwe lost another Pet Talker Cat also named Buddy recently.
I am sure that both Buddies have met and along with Nutmeg have made a terrific Trio.
It is hard to lose a Cat Companion, especially one who is fairly young, but I have sadly found that many pure bred Cats do not live as long as the Mixed Breeds.
Buddy misses you and will visit often, and purr to let you know that he will always love you and that you will meet again in Paradise in a beautiful Place.
One Fine Day