My dad would thank you if you disemboweled my cat....he hates my Mickey Mouser.
Times are hard, and they get harder, but I want you to know you aren't ever alone. I'm sure these seem like empty words to you, but know that if you ever asked, I would do just about anything for just about anyone in this community....except Vorsprung, his requests are just a little wack. My grandparents just passed away late last year, luckily they were close together; my grandfather passed only a few short months after my grandmother. I won't say I know what you're going through, because honestly I have no idea...but I do feel for you. You're in my thoughts, Pixi.
For what it's worth, if you want to move to where I am when he does pass, the weather is shit but the money is amazing; and I could pull some strings and get you both interviewed for jobs right quick.