Thingy sounds like the coolest of cats. She obviously loves you and your attention. She likes your companionship from what you are saying and is training you to communicate in her language. I swear it with my 3 that I have had the longest, I know what they want and what they feel by just...
I agree with GK.
I am so happy for you and for Bea. I know what you mean about wanting your house back. I am getting there with mine so I can relate. A peaceful cat home is a heavenly cat home.
YOU did a great job Nat.
You are doing the right thing. There are times when I should have stood up and it still bothers me sometimes that I didn't.
You are brave. You just haven't absorbed it yet.
My father sued after his first wife was killed by medical malpractice. It wasn't the money he wanted so much as a record...
I am really sorry you have to make this kind of decision. But she deserves some peace and dignity so I am sure you are doing the best you can in such a situation.