We had three years to prepare for the departure of our 17 year old kitty, Gandalf.

We knew he was terminally ill with Pancreatitis and advanced liver disease. It's amazing how long he lasted.

He was bright and loving til the end, but two days before, he began to flag drastically in physical ability. He was having trouble walking. We made the appointment, and the vet told us that he had probably suffered a stroke and that was why he couldn't walk properly.

September 17, 2021, he departed very peacefully with his favorite treats, in a sunny spot being brushed and patted by us and our vet and vet tech. Purring til the end. We miss him a lot.