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At least you made her life easier, Lady-J.
Many years ago I had a very young stray cat that visited my home but, sadly, I found him dead under my hedge one evening. (He'd probably been hit by a car). A few weeks later, I passed an animal rescue centre in my car and remembered how much I missed that little cat. Several miles later, I turned back and called into the centre. The result of that was that I've had cats in my life ever since; I've never regretted my decision to turn my car around that day.
Perhaps it's time for you to considering adopting a new feline friend, Lady-J?