It was such a serious issue, that we even thought at one stage that we should sell the house and then move into a place where there are no memories. Your wait for the kitties only made you to appreciate them more. Yep! I know about that old scratching tree and maybe you should call it a tree of remembrance.
They obviously know how to trick you guys for giving them more food, and it sounds like they have cultivated the hungry face expession 😜 !LOLZ
Cheers and thanks.
RE: In our hearts forever.