Hi everyone,
Thanks for all the replies in the past 48 hours, they have really smoothed this out a lot.

I just got back from taking Meatball to the vet for the last time.
I'l be able to pick him up in a week, but this time in a urn.
We decided to have him cremated, to keep him with us the rest of our lives.
When he died last night, in bed with me, he took a part of me with him.
So, in turn I snuck a hair clipping of mine from my last haircut between his front legs to be cremated too.

I felt it was just fitting,
David

I'm so sorry David. I'm glad Meatball is at peace and over the bridge now with your dad. I hope you're doing okay.

Dear David,

I'm so sorry about Meatball's passing. You know he is at peace, pain free, and getting lots of love from your dad. He will always hold a very special place in your heart.

Take care,
Kathleen