(((hugs))) It's hard to deal with the loss of a beloved animal friend, whether or not they're 'your own' . . . I cried for *days* when my friend Rachel's cat, Daniel ("D"), passed away . . . and I'm still not over the loss of my childhood cat, Furbie, who died last year at the age of 16 (her litter-sister, Sarah, is still creaking along, and is currently running my mother's household).

Peace be with Charlie, and I'm glad that, when he went, he was being cared for by those he loved . . .

-- Andi