I'm so sorry for your loss. I went and gave my little buddy some extra skritches and a kiss in honor of your boy. I've had him for only five months, he showed up December 1st as a sick and wormy little black and white kitten in my backyard and never left. Took a while to get his confidence up but he's fully indoors now and a total ham, we adore him. He's made of velcro. I'm not allowed to be out of his sight. It's amazing how fast an animal can find a place in your heart. Your little spud bud got to spend the time he had with a family that loved him and sounds like it was full of fun. I'm glad he had you to take care of him and to be brave enough to make the hard decision for his own sake even when it hurt you.