just a baby

[catmom5]

A week ago today, my beautiful orange and white tiger boy, just 11 months old, died.  His name is Sampson and he had a horrible start in life.  Last summer a neighbor threw him out (with his brother, Jonas) at about 4 weeks because she thought they were dying.  Somehow Jonas made it safely to my yard and I took the boys in.  They were very, very sick but we worked hard all summer to get them stable and healthy.  In spite of horrendous worms, anemia, fleas, tons of medicine, bloody diarrhea, etc they were the most lovable, happy, playful babies.  In the fall I took them to live with my niece because one of my cats will be very aggressive with new cats.  My niece told me last Saturday that the boys had been tearing around, the 4:00 am "crazies" and they heard a loud sound.  A bit later, they found Sampson dead.  He must have fallen and died.  It is truly breaking my heart.  He fought so hard to get well and never complained about anything to have this happen.  I just cannot believe he's gone.  I miss him so much . . .  He rests under a big oak next to a pond in a beautiful area.
Thank you for giving me a place to share Sampson's story.

[Mary K]

Catmom5, It sounds like Sampson never knew what "hit him," it all happened so fast. I know how senseless this must seem, after all the nurturing you gave him. His brother must miss him sorely. Did you ever find out exactly what happened? Sounds like he was having fun; all I can say is "what a way to go." I am very sorry you lost him. Let us know how you are doing.   

[Davis]

Oh, poor baby.  So sad.  A common myth is that cats are so agile and coordinated that they can perform all kinds of dangerous feats without injury.  This is unfortunately not true, and they can get injured or killed by accidents like this.  It is a worry to cat owners, because they are such dare devils when they are playing.