Comrade Ferret had to put their cat to sleep on the 18th. Her body was wracked with diabetes and too far gone to recover. Her suffering is over, but it still hurts them, and I'm crying with them despite not personally knowing either; we're not even in the same country.
It's a rough time for them, and I'm doing what I can to comfort them. Sometimes, sharing in the sadness and grief is best. It's all I can do, all I can think to do. All the love and compassion I can give you, Comrade. I wish you well. Keep her alive in your heart.