And like you, I was very fortunate to have the purring chest cat experience. None of my other cats are/were as special, even though each one shows their ‘love’ (appreciation) in a different way.
I sincerely hope that for some one capable of so much love to give can find in his heart some other deserving cat(s) to share and cherish. Give some other cat(s) a chance, after some appropriate time of grieving.
I will absolutely be owned by another cat. I have one now, Zippy Pachoo, a male tuxedo, but I will probably want another black longhair female. Thanks for the thoughts, my brother...