Thank you, thank you, thank you everybody for your kind words. You're all so nice and reading your posts has really helped me start to feel better.

Chuck, you're right-it's a blessing that I don't have any other cats. When I adopted Charlie, I wanted to get a companion for him, but I decided to wait until I had him neutered, vaccinated and tested. It's a good thing I did.

Cougie, I really appreciate it!

Karen, Dianne & Maresche-I'm sure he knew that he was loved. I made sure that those were the last words he heard before he passed. It gives me great satisfaction to know that I was able to provide him with love and a good home for his short life.

Joan, yes, it only takes a second for them to steal our hearts, but I don't think we would have it any other way!

AntiPam, You're so right! Thank you for your beautiful words.

Thelma
Oh, and do you know what was so cute? On Charlie's last night with me (Wednesday), he wanted to stay under my bed and when I went to check up on him, Yertle was under there with him. Call me crazy, but I think Yert might have been watching over him, sensing that he was not okay.