Sorry about your friends top and Mariah. It's a shame that some people will risk their lives trying to drown something out of their lives, i knowthat I did. I hope they see the light sooner rather than later.
I know that it's hard to lose a family member like that Mariah ... that's what pets are, a member of the family ... I had to put one of my dogs down before so he didn't suffer.
Now, on a brighter note ... I can't help but think about top as the crazy cat guy.