Recently Linda McDonald wrote to me of the passing of her beloved outside cat. Here is what she had to say.
"Our beloved "Sammy Cat", had to be put down today. He had Feline Aids, from one too many fights, protecting his yard from marauders. He was bitten in the head in the early summer of 2010, by an unknown traveler and had to be treated for an abscess. Five weeks ago, he was bitten again and the ensuing abscess took all his strength. He was tested for aids today and it was determined positive and some what advanced, so it must have started after the summer bite. He had become weak and had chest congestion. Our young Siamese cat "OB" will miss him greatly, they had become good friends over the winter. OB enjoyed having Sam come in twice a day to eat inside with him, as we were trying to keep outside food to a minimum, for Sam's protection. Sammy was 13 years old this month." Linda & Bob
RIP Sammy
