Sparky left us to cross over the Rainbows Bridge on the morning of the 6th of June, 2003. He was a few months short of 16 years old. Born on 01 August, 1987, we brought him home when he was 8 weeks old. Sparky was the biggest and the gentlest cat I have ever known. He was never a lap cat but most often he would be beside one of us. He loved to play and he loved to snuggle up with his little brown teddy bear. He lived a long, full life and he gave us much joy. He was a very big part of our lives. Loss comes with pain. Then, in time, there is healing. Surely we will move on but we will never forget. We will cherish the memories forever. Please support your local animal shelter. And, next time you want to bring home a new furry friend, please consider adopting an orphan from your local animal shelter. ||  Rainbows Bridge Poem  ||