Remember my big boy Sammy?

[Lobodeb]

Hey Kitty PT!

Long time no post, right? I'm terribly sorry. I've missed everyone.

I thought I'd give a quick update on Sammy. I don't think I've posted much since Payton died, so I don't think you know the latest.

Well, when Payton was with us, Sammy never came out from hiding except to eat. Other than that, he was always under the bed or in the closet. Not a day or two after Payton died, did Sammy totally come out of his shell! He was playing and frollicking around like a little kitten. I was beginning to think that Sammy put a hit out on Payton! Well, Sammy is still doing wonderfully. He's taken to the new dogs very well and is still pretty active. The frollicking has reduced quite a bit, however.

I don't think he misses Payton very much, but I do.

Anyway, here's some pictures of my big boy at his best.



And hiding in a box.





He's even willing to let his butt touch Emma's!



Thanks, PT! We missed you!

[elminster20]

Welcome back, and what cutie!!!!!!
He's such a big boy, that box is in trouble!!!!

[pnance]

He's a cutie

[kimlovescats]

It's good to see you sweet Sammy again!

[Laura's Babies]

Isn't that odd? Looks like he needs to be a only child! He sure is marked wonderfully! I love his markings!

[catmandu]

Hi Big Sammy!!
We Missed You, You Big Happy Go Lucky Lug Of A Cat.
And We Are Glad To See You, And Emma Are Buddies.
And We Think You Miss Payton More Than You Will Admit, And Are Glad When Payton Angel Visits You.
Especially Carrying Kitty Bags From Mexico.

[jazzcat]

It's good to see Sammy and I'm glad he is doing so well. What a cutie pie pup you have too!

[Donnaj4962]

Hello Sammy! And tell your Meowmie THANKS for posting your pictures! You are adorable, and I love your markings!

[catfamily]

Sammy is so pretty.I'll bet his whole life will change for the better now.I'm happy he's out of hiding
I'm also very sorry for your loss of Payton.I know how much that hurts

[Lobodeb]

Sammy is so pretty.I'll bet his whole life will change for the better now.I'm happy he's out of hiding
I'm also very sorry for your loss of Payton.I know how much that hurts

Thanks Carla. What really gets me is that you offered to take him. I always think of the "what if I would have sent him to you." He would have still been alive.

[Catty1]

I always think of the "what if I would have sent him to you." He would have still been alive.

Sweetie...I know what you mean. Lobodeb would have been a wonderful meowmie to Payton, and he would have had a wonderful loved life! And maybe been spoiled JUST a bit!

But accidents are accidents - and they happen any time, unexpectedly. It could easily be Carla in your shoes right now.

It's natural to feel some guilt - "if only this, if only that"...Be gentle with yourself.

On a lighter note - have you ever done a 'kitten growing up' thread on Payton? And where did you get his name?

HUGS!

[Lobodeb]

On a lighter note - have you ever done a 'kitten growing up' thread on Payton? And where did you get his name?

HUGS!

I sure did! Here it is. .

His name is from Walter Payton, the great running back from the Chicago Bears. Sammy is named after Sammy Sosa (former Cub) and Maggy is named after Magglio Ordonez (former White Sox).

[Catty1]

oh adorable!

I had almost forgotten that slim, foxy silver-black face.

I can just see him knocking things off counters at the Bridge.

Hmmm....you know what? They have a HUGE room with counters, shelves and breakable things. As soon as these hit the floor and break, they disappear, and others magically appear to take their place on the counters and shelves!

ENDLESS FUN!

You think Payton is in that room? OH YEAH!

HUGS

[Lobodeb]

LOL, only if there are curtains to swing from.

[Catty1]

Yes, there are curtains - they shred and then mend instantly! LOL