I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dear Pookie...He was a beautiful kitty...
I also lost my Dear Ms.Puss on August 20,2002 due to cancer...she was about 8 or so....I really do know how you feel...but please know that Pookie will have plenty of friends at The Bridge to play and romp there...while he waits for you....
and remember that he had a Wonderful,loving home for 6 wonderful years..

Congratulations on being COTD Dear Pookie,(Calvin)