Thank you all so much for your kind words and condolences. I was with him all the way to the end. I got a beautiful cedar box urn to put his ashes in, and the vet assistant was kind enough to order me a paw print mold, on the house. My mother is with me to hold me together.
@ShikiMiyoshino
Take as much time as you need Shiki to spend time with your mother, whatever time you need.
I've said this before, but again, you have my deepest condolences and my heartfelt thoughts go out to you.