If there are typos in this, please forgive me - it's hard to type through the tears for poor abandoned Mickey. But bless you, Melissa, for giving him what he probably never had: love. He left Earth knowing that - finally! - someone loves him and cares. So many must make their transitions alone and unknown; you gave him a very great gift, and I hope that the Creator will bless you for it.

One thing: If ever you have another positive FeLV test, ask for a second one to be sent to Antech. Althea was tested a few years ago when she became anemic, and my doctor called to tell me the test was positive. My heart sank. But Mike being the thorough vet that he is, he asked me to bring her in for another test, which he sent to Antech; they not only have more sophisticated equipment, they also have vets who will work with your vet if need be. Althea's second FeLV test, at Antech, was *negative*, so we knew that she does not have FeLV! From the condition poor Mickey was in, it's hard to say; maybe he had it, maybe he didn't. For sure, he doesn't have it now: he's living in Love, gloriously alive, perfect healthy, and blissfully happy. And it is *you* for whom he waits - you who proved your love. May the Creator bless you mightily.