[quote=OldBaldGuy I would use a .22... [/quote]

Working on a vet to either take him, get him adopted, or help me handle the final alternative if it comes to that. If he goes that way it will be quietly with me cuddling him, telling him what a great cat he is ... and crying my eyes out.

Not there yet, hopefully won't have to get even close.

You guys have given me some new ideas and hope.

He's using the special "let me in" password, so I have to go. Glad he cannot know what is running through my mind.

Geez, I feel miserable about this.