Thanks Nerfy & luvmychicknkids,
It's OK He was declining for years and passed mostly peacefully, on my bed. Since I became a homeowner 10 years ago, I have gone from 1 cat to having 7 now, but at least another 6 have passed. Retro's replacement has already been buttering me up. (A huge B&W stray...
I'm down to 7 rescued cats. (I know-I'm the crazy cat lady on this street. lol) I like all cats but my vet told me that the friendliest cats are red/orange males. True in my experience, but lots of other cats are friendly too. Unfortunately my old red male "Retro" passed last Monday...