[DrKMcK]

Hello hrl20100. I am so sorry to see that Sooty did pass away. It's been a terrible time for you. About 35 years ago I was up all night with my beautiful black Siamese cat. I didn't know what was wrong with him, but I had a baby who was fast asleep, no way to travel and no money. Plus it started at around 1 am. My poor boy scared me silly as I waited for daylight so I could try to get help for him. It didn't happen...he died around 5:30 am. I was devastated. I know now that he probably had kidney stones. But life can be very difficult and sometimes things can be out of our control.
Piebald is right about Sooty not really being aware of much. When animals are really ill they tend to withdraw into themselves and they shut down. They usually know before we do that they are heading towards the Rainbow Bridge. I know that she passed on after having a good life and she was well loved. {{{Hugs}}}