Your Pet Tributes

Meggs'

by Dick Yielding
(Brisbane, Queensland)

Is there such a thing as Love At First Sight? The first time I saw Meggs there was - and I just knew we were meant for each other.

Why the name Meggs. Well he was a ginger cat and thought it appropriate to name him after the famous Australian Cartoon Character, Ginger Meggs. The Vet who I bought him from told me that ginger cats were the most affectionate. Sales dribble I thought at the time but how right he turned out to be.

As far as cats are concerned could not have got a more loving, loyal, faithful and georgeous cat as Mr Meggs.

I cannot think of any time over the last ten years that he was not part of my life. A real character with more personality than his humble owner.
I shall cry and grieve for you my little mate because you have left little paw prints on my heart - and that's where they will stay.

I thank you for being in my life and I would like to think I am a better person because of the love I had for a ginger cat.

I found a wonderful poem on the internet which I think says it all as far as Meggs is concerned and I dedicate it to you.

Cat Poem:

Four Feet In Heaven

Your favourite chair is vacant now...
No eager purrs to greet me.
No softly padded paws to run
Ecstatically to meet me.
No coaxing rubs, no plaintive cry
Will say it's time for feeding.
I've put away your bowl, and all
The things you won't be needing;
But I will miss you little friend,
For I could never measure
The happiness you brought me,
The comfort and the pleasure.
And since God put you here to share
In earthly joy and sorrow;
I'm sure there'll be a place for you
In Heaven's bright tomorrow...

(Poem by Alice E. Chase)

Be at peace my little mate. You were much loved and always will be. You hold a special place in my heart. I know when my time eventually comes and I enter through those heavenly gates you will be waiting for me.