"William Hamblen" wrote in message
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Spotsie had to be put to sleep owing to end-stage renal disease. She'd
had
chronic renal failure for a long time and finally stopped eating. Spotsie
was a dilute tortoiseshell tabby domestic shorthair female cat full of
spit
and vinegar. The house is a lot quieter tonight.

Bud

sorry for your loss...