Oh, I'm sorry. :( You never do get over losing them. He sounds like the sweetest cat - all the big neutered males turn into such mellow lovebugs, from what I hear. And what a character! There's something special about taking an ex-street-fighter; you *know* he appreciates getting a loving home, soft beds, and meals on tap after that kind of life.

I'll be the last to throw stones about big cats. :) the previously mentioned Ophelia is 17 pounds (and outweighs our one male by 5 pounds to boot).