I just found this thread.

I am SOOO SOOO sad for your loss.

About 6 months ago I lost my kitty, and I still haven't gotten over her.  Her name was Mokachu.  When she was only 4 years old she was diagnosed with Kidney failure.  I had been unknowingly poisoning her with food from Menu Foods.  She lived for about a year and a half with kidney disease.  It's almost worse when they get better then go away.  You get the first round of bad news and cry and cry for days, then you get your hopes up, only to get the worst possible news.  I had to have her put to sleep.  It was the hardest thing I ever did.  It was so unfair that she had to get taken away from me with less than half a life lived.

I have her ashes on a shelf.  The vet's office was so nice, when she was in there for her final visit, they took a paw print in cast plaster. 

I still haven't been able to get a new kitty.  I think my other cat, Dottie, is getting lonely.  :(

I hope your new kitty brings you and your family many years of happy times.  :)

Luna