I am truly sad to read this. He was a fine old boy. Even when expected, the loss of our furry friends is sad. My Charlie (17) died very suddenly a couple of days before Christmas. I now have a gorgeous orange tabby rescue (named Handsome) who is about 3. We are starting our journey together and I have done the same math that you have Mark. It is a life's commitment that we make when we accept a new boy into our homes.

I feel so lucky to have been privileged enough to take care of him and his mother and brothers for all those years. He single-handedly changed the direction of my life, and he knew what he was doing. "Just a cat".......

I am so sorry....it is almost one year since my sweet Mickey left us and still miss her every day. A good kitty is such a special gift and Floppy was a wonderful gift to you.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

Oh Mark, I am so, so sorry to hear these sad news....RIP dearest Floppy, I will really miss you here on Picato.

So sorry for tour loss. R.I.P. Floppy

Thanks everyone. It wasn't a blow like Daisy or Robocat. He's been in decline for a year or so. I remember this time last year wondering if he was going to be around in a year. The cancer was a big surprise, but I expected something to get him soon. The big thing is that it wasn't just the loss of one cat, it was the close of entire chapter that include his brothers and Daisy. And, this orange nutcase has me dying of laughter today...

Oh Mark, I'm so sorry for this news on dear, precious, brave Floppy...tears. Your special boy was treated to the comfort of his own bed at home with his daddy for his transition. Floppy was indeed lucky to have you as his "pops" for 18 years...all your boys are lucky. Sending healing thoughts to you.

My dear Mark -- I'm so so very sorry that your beloved Floppy has gone to the Rainbow Bridge. I certainly know your heart is aching at this loss. He will be with your other treasures who are at the Bridge welcoming him to the forever, ever. I will never, ever forgot Floppy and your devotion to him, his care and his quality of life. You are one fine "Cat Daddy". Hugs. Rest well brave, brave Floppy, rest well.

I PRAY for you during this time of healing!

I PRAY for you during this time of healing.

Floppy was laid out in his bed in the living room overnight. They all came out one by one and sniffed him, and that was that. Mikesch spent the most time with him, and sniffed him very thoroughly. They're doing fine.

Oh Mark, that's sad news, I am so sorry. I hoped that Floppy would have some more good weeks but.....He had a great and long life together with you and his brothers, every cat should have such a good life. I will miss your boy, he will never be forgotten. How is Mikesch doing without his Floppy ?

It was alot of years, cat or human. I moved a whole lot better 18 years ago, lol! At least we got to get creaky together, although he had me beat by a fair amount. I calculated it out once and figured me, him and his brothers were the same age for a little while in like 2005. This last group of cat (which are the last) are well matched to me. Males in my family don't go much beyond 65-70. I'm 55, and Ambercat is 3 in August, and the Feral Brothers are 5 in about July. Good timing.

RIP Floppy

Sorry to hear Mark but he couldn't have had a better life that he did with you and he lived to a good old age in cat land.

I sadly have to report that I had to let my beloved, dear Floppy go to peace last night, on the 23rd. He was doing remarkably good, then suddenly, after the last picture was taken, he went completely blind and his mind seemed to be following. Looking back on things that happened over the last year, I now believe he did not have a tumor that originated in the mouth. I think that was the last place it spread, when it finally showed itself. I believe he had a brain tumor and it spread down to his palate. A great team came here from a not so local vet clinic with very little notice at 10PM, and he had a peaceful transition in his bed in his home. He was special beyond any ability to convey, and will always be a huge presence in my heart.