My cat Pookie & I have been through so much. I first got him in February of 1989 - in Palm Desert, CA. He was my "little man" and we spent a lot of special times together. I lived on my own at that time and was so far away from my family who live in New York State. So when the holidays would roll around, Pookie was my very special invited guest. I remember feeding him Turkey and Mashed potato's on Thanksgiving, Ham on Christmas and broiled shrimp anyday- just because. Do you rememberwhen you first met Sargeant? You hissed and wouldn't come out from under the bed for a week. I had to feed you your food under the bed!! Then we moved to Colorado and I really beleived you had found your home. You loved to run and play in the fields. You looked like you had always been here. Until we moved into this new house last August, 1999. You had your first run in with those coyotes. Even though they broke your jaw, I wouldn't let you die. I nursed you back to health and loved you and cared for you until you were better. It took you almost 6 months before you would go outside again. I was scared to death to let you out. But you insisted and I gave in. There wasn't a minute that would go by that I didn't worry about you. Then the worst thing I could imagine happened to you on Tuesday morning, July 18, 2000. I had a bad feeling about you, and I went for a walk to try and find you. Right as I got to the fence leading into the big open field, I saw the coyote, and I just knew you were gone. I actually saw you in it's mouth. What a horrible sight. I will never forget that as long as I live. I love you and miss you more than you will ever know. Not a moment goes by that I don't think about you. It has only been 4 days since you left me, but it seems like forever. I want to see your face and hold you and tell you how much I love you. Taylor keeps calling your name - she's too young to understand all this yet, but in her own little way, I know she misses you too. Until I see you again, remember that your Mommy loves you. My life will never be the same. You loved me unconditionally. I miss you so much. With all our love - Mommy, Daddy & Taylor Ann - Loveland, CO