I am so sorry to hear about him. My Clive, (flufficus maximus) was 18 and just like your Travis except his paws were dark. I think I have one, image that is (Neighbours).
http://excalibur.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=924354

The memorial to Clancy is very well done.

Pass no temptation lightly by, for one never knows when it may pass again!