My 17 year old cat is being put to sleep tomorrow. I'm losing a less-than-human friend that's been part of myhome for most of mylife. I can still remember picking her up from the breeder when I was four, and now she can hardly move because of heart failure.

Pippin was a remarkable Siamese cat who comforted me through the vast majority of my life through her subtle, gentle, and consistent presence. Her watching eyes, prideful bearing, mischevious spirit and constant loyalty will be remembered by every one of my family as long as our memory's last.

I took some pictures of her tonight with Phil's digital camera to remember her by. Once I download them I might post one here. Cats are good pets, I highly recommend having one.