On Fri, 05 Mar 2004 14:28:18 GMT, "Judy F"
wrote:

So sorry to hear about Nic. He looked like an amazing cat from your
wonderful pictures. I hope time heals your pain and Heather can help with
that too. My prayers and thoughts are with you
Judy F


It's too late to try this for Heather but when one of my cats died I
took his brother to view the body at the Vet. Someone had suggested
that it provides closure if they see/smell the dead body. Well, Bushky
was dead and Nico gave him one quick sniff and practically jumped back
into my arms. He knew just what had happened and never seemed to
wonder about Bushky coming back.

I think cats do wonder if a cat just goes off to the vet and never
comes home. This seems a good approach if you can do it.