The more a person is emotionally dependent on the pet, the harder any loss is, but especially a surprise such as this. I know we have “declining years” ahead of us, with Shannon’s being 15 years old.
Please share my sympathy with your daughter.
Since Binxx came into The Guy’s life, The Guy has settled down. I’m sure it’s the black cat’s doing, so I will suggest getting another therapy animal as soon as possible for The Guy. He just lost his sister who had Down Syndrome a few weeks ago, so this loss is very hard for him.
I will pass on your condolences
And now, I’m off to the shower!