Hi Lily,

I have 3 cats, a dog and 6 foster cats. All rescues. In this year alone I have lost my grandpa, my 13 year old cat, and my beloved budgie. In 2008 & 2010 I lost two cats far too early to heart disease. I know the feelings of grief all too well. The way your heart aches, the sickness you feel deep down in the pit of your stomach, the way it just rips you apart - it's absolutely horrible.

You have come to a good place to grieve. You will find a lot of supportive, generous and kind people here.

If I might make a little suggestion - there is a Cat Memorial forum here. If you wish, you could write a memorial for Limpet over there. I find it very cathartic to write about my animals once they have passed over the bridge, personally.

I am so very sorry about your loss. I hope you can find a new cat to love and adore, perhaps not in the same way you loved Limpet, but in a new, unique way.