I am so happy to meet you, Tigger. My boy is 17 1/4 years old, and I have had him since he was 6 weeks old, so I know EXACTLY how you feel about your boy too. I'm sorry he has some health issues now as does mine, he is pretty much blind now, but still kicking like your guy, and mine is still partial to catnip/catmint plants too. Take care Tigger, and I hope you are around for as long as possible for your person to cherish as I do my own boy.