my cat is getting old, found him in 94' so everytime i look at him i try to appreciate him as much as possible. he has been through alot, has such a unique personality. he is healthy now aside from the diabetes but thats under conrtol, but i know he only has a few years left so i try and spend an hour a day just petting him, until he gets irritated at me and bites me hard. he likes laying next to people but doesnt like being pet or brushed i can only pet him like seven times before i get "the look"
sorry for your loss.