Fairlady what a lovely story of you and beautiful little Julie. It tells a story of two in need of one another. You matched perfectly. You said sometimes she would "swat and bite" out of nowhere. Well isn't that exactly what some of us humans do in a depressive state? I know that I have done that and then felt sorry.

You say you don't want to get another cat while you still have your Julie, but I can't help thinking that it would be such a good thing. I don't think anything at all would disrupt the bond you have with this little girl. And she may just love having a sibling. It would open up doors and windows and feelings of love that could go to the moon. But of course you know best the deep feelings that you would have to consider.

Thanks for your story....

Kittenwhiskerz