Thank you Red. I never really like cats until Henry came into my life. He got into my heart in a big way. He was very very independant and I admired that. Unfortunately, I was the one to find him and that vision will haunt me for the rest of my life. I'm glad my daughter (13) was sheltered from that part. I had never encountered a cat like Henry before. Most of my friends who had cats, they always seem liked they were stuck up and didn't want you there. Not Henry. He loved companionship and always wanted to be where we were. Sometimes he wouldn't leave me alone until I held him and talked to him.

I've heard that his behavior is fairly common to the breed and that's why we are looking for another companion. Not to replace him but to fill a void in our lives and to keep his memory alive.

Yes, we are all very hurt by this and no one can say much to help but thanks for the reply.