Brother you said it. Just two days ago I had to put down my ‘’little buddy’’. My cat Scooter. Fourteen years we had hi. Showed up as a stray at our back door and we took him in. Best darn mouser I ever saw. But he was sick, he had diabetes. We treated it with insulin but in the last few months he was in failing health. I’ve had to do the same with dogs over the years. I love them but you’re right as rain. It’s the hardest thing about owning a pet.
I’m sorry you lost your friend. hugs