God has granted to our feline friends nine lives. They need them. The life of a cat is hard. Especially an outdoor cat. But, they wear them well. We are afraid of the inevitable loss of our companions. A sixteen year old cat is way beyond the norm. Still in the range of the possible, but every day is a day closer to the end. Embrace the process. Accept the inevitable. Be grateful that she did not have to live on without you. After all, it is the survivors who mourn.
When it was time for the end for Pedro, my best friend, at 17, I had the vet come to the house, and slowly put him off to sleep in my arms, in the sunny spot he favored.
Prayers are needed all right, but for the survivor. It is you that is in my prayers.
I have used a traveling vet too. I’ve had him come here before for another cat. I will do that this time if it comes to it. It really is merciful for both pet and owner.