After all that time together his humans must be missing him terribly. But it sounds like he had a really good life.

But by no means tragic. Darn good life there.

Mines only 11...but all she does is sleep.

Congratulations......that's forever for a cat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder how old he was in "human" years.

They'll all want to know the secret of your longevity!

And she scampered out of the house to go hunting. I was amazed by how spry she was. Her owner doesn't overfeed her, and lets her chow down on the mice and other critters she catches.

and other critters are their best food. My now indoor cat lived that way for many years and other than the fights she had, she was in good health.

And I thought my 21, almost 22yo was old when she died.

I know his owners are going to feel the loss of their little buddy on a very deep level.

of those 9 lives...

that constitutes modern-day commercial cat food is probably responsible for significantly shortening the lives of many cats. A little research convinced me that the way to go is to feed fresh chicken or rabbit, possibly ground. I admit I haven't gone that route yet but have no doubt it would be the best thing for my cats.

Ideally they should all live by hunting.

It's possible to buy them expensive cat food that is mainly wild game. I tried that once with one of my cats but she wasn't interested in it. Perhaps if I got a new cat I'd consider starting out that way.

I did wind up feeding that cat and another one a prescription canned cat food that I had to get from the vet. Forget what it cost, but it seemed worthwhile at the time.

No longer with us on earth. I do believe 'translated' back to The Creator to await the renewal/restoration of creation. This, what I believe, softens the blow when they repose, sometimes under the comfort of your hands.

Texie, our boy, wouldn't eat wet kit food after awhile, except for treats and very little kibble. He lived on 'people' tuna in water! Doc 'scratched his head' when he found out.

I want to see them again.

Nutmeg, you sweet darling!

Your love for your humans will live forever, and their love for you will live forever also.

Of course, cats who own humans usually do. RIP, Nutmeg. Was this his 9th life?

...as 2 1/2 years, and as long as 20. Their departure always leaves a hole. After 32 years, it must be cavernous. A life well lived, Nutmeg.