blackie was a stray tom cat that adopted us about 5 or 6 years ago. we got him neutered and he never wandered far after that [only over either fence the neighbours, and no furthur]
he was amazingly affectionate for a stray, and loved being cuddled, patted, played with and everything. even at his sickest this morning he was able to muster a purr.
mum took him to the vets, they operated but his urine was like red wine. we went to visit this afternoon, when i got off work, and he died in our arms. i think he was waiting for us.
he will be missed forever. thank you, blackie, for choosing us to share your life.