Yes..it's so difficult for us to say goodbye..animals are much better at it..it tells me perhaps they are sure of something we human beings are not and question all the time. The question of there being more after this life..our faith tells us to believe..but the human need of proof pops its doubting head in from time to time. Better to go on faith and believe I think. As for feral cats..maybe it's because we live on the bottom floor but it seems every feral passes my window and stays for awhile. How I wish I could care for them all...and it does hurt when they don't show up ever again. Thanks for taking the time to comment Belen..and my apologies for taking so long to respond.

I befriended some feral cats too- a couple of years ago - I treasured the relationship I had with them - and after they passed away , I felt sad. I found your insight on what Mugs taught you about life quite comforting. Thanks