So sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Pookie ..... I too had my calico kitty, Peanut, go to the rainbow bridge on August 29, 2002. She was also young .... four and a half years ..... but had cancer. :O( I'm still waiting for her appearance as COTD. The world is always a little sadder for the loss of our furry loved ones. Seeing them as COTD just makes their memory that much more special. =^..^=