I am just tuning in to your thread Happy Bird. I remember seeing this days ago, but somehow must have gotten distracted. I am so very sorry for your loss of Bob, who looks like an adult version of my Thomas, a stray who came to us almost two years ago. Our previous cat was a tuxedo who we lost in 2006 to squamous cell after 14 years.
Yours is a wonderful story of love and salvation in finding Bob and being able to share 6 loving years together. She is/was SO beautiful! .. What better place to cross that bridge than at home. Its a sad time but I am happy for you that you were able to be together.
The TCS team would like you to know that we are so very sorry for your loss. Threads are locked after someone has suffered such a loss, as a sign of respect. We invite you to place a tribute at http://www.thecatsite.com/f/19/crossing-the-bridge as an enduring testimony to your friend.