[rintense]

So sad. We often read about the bonds humans share with animals but rarely recognize the bond they share with each other.

I had two cats that were inseparable. They bonded instantly from the time I brought one home as a kitten. Dusty, the younger one, was diagnosed with lung cancer at age 10 and put down with a month of diagnosis. It broke my heart. Her 13 year old buddy, Whammy, went into grief mode and never recovered. He joined his buddy at the Rainbow Bridge 3 months later. Whammy just couldn't live without his friend, no matter how much love and affection I gave him.

[Trust but Verify]

Oh boy, if the otters didn’t get the tears rolling, this did. Sorry about your cats. We are cat lovers as well and have a pair that have been together for years. Thinking of them passing on is painful.

[Retired Greyhound]

So sad, both your story and this otter story. I also have two cats that are absolutetly inseperable. They are both indoor cats, but one of them likes to sneak out for a few days at a time (we call them his Safaris).

The other one is so bummed and depressed until his friend comes home. He calls for him all night long. They’re funny.