I had to say goodbye to my Orange Boy just a few weeks ago and I still feel it looking around the house. I was able to move into this place 17 years ago, and he came to live with me in just a few weeks after. Jean Cocteau said:

“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.”

And he's absolutely right. The home hits different now that his little face isn't peeking around corners, His siblings are working overtime to fill the gap but it's hard. It's crazy how deeply they worm into our hearts, to the point that a thread full of internet strangers all jump to your side when they're gone. It's obvious from your post how deeply you felt about Linux, and I'm sorry for your loss.

Can relate, it's heart-rending. Had to do the same with my 18 year old mackerel tabby, Macro, about a month ago. It hurts so much, but it's the kindest thing to do when they aren't going to recover. Solidarity.

Sorry for your loss.

Sorry for your loss! Our cat passed recently and it has been hard. Take care

How wonderful it must have been for her to have such a caring and loving friend as you. Days like these suck shit for those of us who live on but Linux clearly led a blessed life.

So sorry for your loss! I'm sure she was loved. Allow yourself to grieve, it's normal. You'll have to treasure the memories you have with her now.

I am sorry she has left. But always remember she'll always be there. You have been her whole lifes servent and she cherrished every moment of it

;_;

I was in your place 3 months ago.. Mine was also 16, we had a special bond, that cat was my baby, it still hurts terribly. One thing I would recommend that has helped me in an unexpected way is having a small space in my room dedicated to her.. A nice carved wooden "urn" box, one of my favorite pictures of her framed and her favorite toy next to it.. Also a bud vase I rotate flowers from my garden in. Not sure why it helps, maybe because it feels like one last way to honor them and do one more thing for them, and that feels nice.

Hang in there, there's no easy way through this. Hopefully the above suggestion can help bring you some peace, I'm still working through regaining my own.

Thank you for sharing. She definitely looks well loved. She'll be waiting for you, I'm sure.