So sad. One of our cats has just been killed by a car. Didn't suffer for long by all accounts and was stroked and taken from the middle of the road by a very kind and caring lady. He was a lovely cat and I'd posted on here a few months ago when we first got him, about how his brother used to try and "suckle" off him. We are left with the soppier cat whilst we've lost the brother who was more of a "human" cat - he'd always seek you out and snuggle up purring on your lap and he actually followed my children to school and onto the playground. he caused quite a stir and was "well known" for being so friendly.
Anyway, we have his brother remaining and he's sleeping now but was miaowing earlier to go out. We feel it's not a good idea to let him out for the next few days because we feel he is looking for his brother and might wander too far and get lost. Our children don't want us to let him out EVER but we've explained that that would be cruel (as he's used to going outdoors now)
I am wondering if there's anything we can do to ease the stress of the surviving brother? I think he's going to be majorly upset if we don't let him out the next few days. Anyone been through this and got any tips? they were very close -would cuddle up and groom each other - there was lots of play-fighting but all very playful - they never jostled for dominance and it all seemed very even-stevens.
I am absolutely gutted. We got them as kittens to "replace" our lovely 8 year old cat that we lost earlier in the year.