The age old adage goes something like this, "You never know what you have until it is gone" Meigan was with us for 12 wonderful years. Another woman had her for the first 2 years and then we got her. But it wasn't really until she was about 11 years old, that I really realized what unconditional love was. I had gone away to school for a year and aqcuired 2 cats that I had not treated very well. When I moved back home, I vowed to myself I would never treat another animal with hate. Those last 3 years I had with Meigan, I made sure they were the best for her. Nothing in the life of you and your pet is trivial. Embrace everything that they do because you never know when the time will come that God asks for them back. As Meigan got older, she started losing her sight and moving slower. She fell off the stair landing quite often. Dad wanted to put her down sooner than I was ready for. I wanted to make that decision. I finally made up my mind to give her the love she gave to me for all those years. Putting ones pet down is THE hardest thing to do. Even though it's been 7 years since she left for the Rainbow Bridge, I still cry when I think of her. I know she is waiting for me. Meigan left this world in August 1994. In December 1994, I aqcuired my friend's cat, Whiskey. He is now 8 years old and the best thing in my life. Just last week, I got him a friend, another orange tabby named Tango, who is 5. One last thought...embrace your friend because you never know when there time is coming. I will always love you Meigan!!!