We had eight cats at one time — rescued a feral family of five, added to the three we had. Thank heaven we have a “Planned Pethood” in the area that offers super-cheap spay and neuter, and shots. They went straight from the live traps to the vet, then home with us — 100% inside.
We lost Lilly a couple weeks ago, and two remain.
My niece also is a cat lover and she and her husband have agreed to adopt any pets that might be left behind when we “go”. She is officially in our Will, along with $$$.
Re driving ourselves to the vet and such, I am not as opposed to self-driving cars as many here are. It opens many possibilities and opportunities for a better life during the “Golden Years” (what a misnomer!).
My deepest sympathies on Lilly. Infuriating that such massive sources of love have such short lifetimes. Sending virtual cuddles to your two. Hoping they aren’t pup-contaminated cuddles. But I think going thru network ether cleans them well.