I went to Toys R Us to buy a black cat that looked like my Gata to have with me here. 
awwww that is a lovely idea,
>>have any o you thought about having your cat stuffed when he/she passes away???
Eww! I think that would be pretty gross! It's hard enough to lose them & to have dead eyes staring at you....no thanks.
A picture would take up a lot less space in your luggage, and you have the real likeness to remember you cat.