yeah, that old it was only a cat. those people should learn to keep their mouth shut. obviously it was not just a cat to you or you wouldnt be upset. just a cat, what is that?? its a living being, and you loved it,. so they are belittling your sorrow. I hate braindead people like that. sad too, since they don't understand the love between a pet and its human!
sorry for your loss, and I know how much it hurts to lose a fur-baby.