i had a cat who lived to be years old. she was one of the best things to happen to me. i still feel her loss
oh man. was just talking to someone about that type of thing. i had a pet dog who was hit by a car back when i was in jr high. i have friends who have recently lost their lifelong pets and i know they are still reeling to some extent.
i still feel the loss of my year old cat lexi. she was my first pet as an adult.