I certainly understand.
I adopted a stray with Feline Aids. His "people" had forsaken him. He was the most affectionate cat and for the few months he had left, I loved him and cuddled him and let him nap on my lap. I had to sleep on the couch for awhile because of some back problems and Sam would sleep on top of the couch, right above me, never moving the whole night. Broke my heart when I had to have him put down.
