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Age: 11 Years Sex: Male Weight: 12 lbs.
 Photo Comments (3) "Hello, I am Sampson. Welcome to my room!"
 Photo Comments (9) "~ April 2011 ~"
 Photo Comments (1) "~Sampson sleeps~"
 Photo Comments (4) "~ my turn in our favorite chair ~"
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 Photo Comments (6) "Checkin' out my form that used to impress the ladies! Yep, this ol' boy's still got it!"
 Photo Comments (4) "May 2011 ~handsome in pink~"
 Photo Comments (2) "~I love my brofur, Chico~"
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Leave a treat for Sampson
Nicknames:
Sam I Am, stay-puft marshmallow boy, Samsonite, Pillsbury Dough Boy
Kitty Complexion:
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Birthday:
April 18th 2000
Coloration:
Flame Point
Likes:
He likes to lounge in the backyard, and he likes dark colors. If you're wearing dark clothing, that's when he wants to be on your lap
Pet-Peeves:
foster kittens, his nails clipped, touching his fur when he didn't invite you to :)
Favorite Toy:
laser, fleece on a stick
Favorite Nap Spot:
couch in family room or on a bed
Favorite Food:
Natural Balance dry & a variety of wet food treats
Skills:
We can tell him 'fish lips' and he'll just move his mouth without making a sound. Comes in handy when he's not getting his way and annoying us with his Siamese meow. Hee, hee! :)
Dwells:
indoors
Arrival Story:
I was restricted to bed after having surgery so I wore out the TV flipping through the channels. I came across a show that had Sampson on as a guest. They said that this was his last plea for a home because the shelter he was at was going to have him PTS the next morning. When my then husband arrived home from work I told him about Sam. We called and nobody had adopted him, so we gladly did. That's the one thing that I am grateful for about that time being stuck in bed ...... if not for that, we would not have known to go adopt this precious, silly little spirit!
Bio:
We had one other cat at the time named Chauncey. Shortly after we adopted Sam, my doctor gave us a cat that somebody had dumped out of their car in front of her home. We named him Sebastian and all three cats got along very well. Chauncey passed on, and Sampson and Sebastian were the best of buddies for several years. We never found out what happened, but Sebastain mysteriously vanished one day. Neither cats were allowed to go outside at that time, and neither of them ever tried. We ran ads and hung up posters, knocked door to door with no luck. Our Wal-Mart even let us post a big 'missing photo' on their front lobby doors. Sam took up camping by our window in the family room. He stared out that window solid for weeks, we couldn't get him to eat much, he was so depressed. Then one day he retreated to the master bedroom and he remained in there for several months. He lost weight, and slept all of the time. Although we were heartbroken too, we tried everything with no luck to bring him back around. Then we decided to adopt Chico along with another cat we named Hollywood, and Sampson came back to life. Not that easy, as Sam smacked me and bit me three times when he figured out there were two new kitties in the spare bedroom. :) Sam is quite a different kitty. His personality can amuse anyone because he's such a silly character. He does not appreciate being pet on unless he asks you to. He will stomp off and give himself a bath if you dare try. But then all of a sudden there he will be on your lap and demanding to be pet all over. This is usually when you are dressed up in dark clothing and ready to leave the house. So is he showing affection or is he cracking himself up by covering his human in hair? Ha! His silly character leans me towards that he's amusing himself! Hee, hee! He does like to give kisses, lots of them, and he'll repeatedly grab your hand, lick it and use it to wash his face. :) Sampson really is a beautiful, gentle spirit. Our family loves him more than words can express. We couldn't imagine life without our silly Sam.
Lives Remaining:
8 of 9
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Stars Given In The Past Month:
Special Gifts Given In The Past Month:
Rosette, Star and Special Gift History
Catster Id:
664319
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June 1st 2011 10:53 pm
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Dear Diary....I wrote this a few months ago and for some reason I failed to post it? (mom says you'll know why if you take a moment to read this...blushes) Just found it in my diary archive and wanted to share as mom is still amazed and in shock by my recent 'tail twitching' behavior...
It has been very tiring over the past few years, to say the least, to try and remain the King of my Castle. Aah, to reminisce about the wonderful days when it was just Sebastian and I. Sebastian had a few belongings which, for the most part I allowed, but everything else belonged to me, myself and I! Sebastian unexpectedly left us one sad day and everything within my castle’s walls became solely, and rightfully, mine! Then Chico came along and all remained peaceful as I allowed him to have a few treasures for which he could claim as his own and we were both blissfully happy. All that has changed since mom started rescuing pathetic, needy kitties and bringing them into my castle! I have finally had it, and this King has undeniably decided to make a stand!
At first it wasn’t too bad as most seemed to be quarantined to mom’s and the spare sleeping quarters. They seemed to take shelter here, get well and then move on to their own castles. But then, and I can’t put my finger on the exact day, things slowly began to change. Some decided to stay long after their welcome and were actually bold enough to start trotting freely around my domain, trying to conquer and claim everything in sight as their own! Yep! My favorite sleeping spots were suddenly scented with their icky aromas left behind on their tufts of fur. The nerve! My food and water dishes had another’s smell of saliva emanating from them! Ick! My precious jewels (toys) were disappearing right and left only to be later found tarnished and relocated throughout my kingdom! Thieves!! And don’t even get me started about my once private throne! (litter box)
Enough is enough and I am reclaiming everything as MINE!
* My favorite spots to sleep…. Now once again covered in MY fur…only!
* My favorite serving dish….. Now just a dab of my regurgitated food left in it, just enough to make the other’s bypass it and feast out of the other dishes. Score!
* My favorite jewels….Now well hidden and I’m sentencing harsh paw lashes to any others who dare discovers them and attempts to steal them!
* UPS & USPS Boxes that have been claimed by other’s to play in…. A quick spin around, a bit of tail twitching and they are marked as garbage by mom! Ha! Take that!
* The newest cat tower and cat posts…. More tail twitching. MINE! (Reads note to self…. “Must rethink this strategy as mom becomes highly upset with me.”)
* My Sissy C thinking that she can non-stop text another male and ignore ME? .... a bit of tail twitching… done… she is marked as MINE! (Reads another note to self.. “Must NEVER do this to a human again, Sissy C is now also psychologically marked by this and mom is ready to have me committed for insanity!”)
I have taken my stand! This castle is now once again conquered and claimed as ALL MINE! ** Glances at computer and notices that mom is researching insane asylums for cats. Scampers off and hides.** MOL!
Headbonks & Kingly Purrs
Sampson
~~Note from Sam’s mom… Has anyone ever heard or had the experience of a cat ‘marking’ them? I’m beside myself with Sam’s recent behavior, especially peeing on Courtney!!! He’s healthy and these have all been deliberate acts, I swear he runs off giggling. He has always been an oddball, but this is beginning to appear like he is going senile!~~
April 23rd 2011 7:16 pm
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Dear Diary,
I hope everyone knows how grateful I am to those who stopped by to say congrats on my DDP today. We were all thrilled to see that Mazel was the top diary pick of the day! Congrats to you sweet Mazel, your wonderful foster parents & your new mom, Julie!! Congrats to all of the DDPs today!
I wanted to update on Chico. He’s doing very well and I am so happy! We’re very grateful for all of the prayers and comments regarding my brofur. *purrs* He’s eating, drinking and is pretty much back to his normal self and mom says that the day she sees us wrestling on the floor is when she’ll know that he’s completely fine.
I also want to say a sad farewell to SWEET SOPHIE. LUCY‘S doggy sisfur received her special angel wings this morning. We’ve had our paws together purring many prayers of comfort for Sophie’s wonderful mom, and for Lucy, Charlie & Leo who love and will miss her so much. Rest in Peace, beautiful girl.
Headbonks & Love,
Sampson
April 19th 2011 12:45 am
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Dear Diary,
Last week was a very sad week for me as my best buddy and brofur, Chico, fell really ill. Mom thought it best that we didn't mention it on here as we really haven't been around too much to keep up with all of our other furr-friends.
Chico made it through surgery, however the outcome wasn't as great as what had been expected by the vets. The infection was very close to his brain and they were unable to get it to drain. They explained to mom that his condition was very serious, but they released him to her and he was able to come home. Even while on two different antibiotics and pain meds, Chico's condition was going down hill. He didn't want me near him, and finally found a spot to hide in Saturday morning that not even mom could reach him. He remained in there for the next 32 hours. We were all extremely worried that he might not make it through this. It was the weekend, no vets available, but if mom could have gotten to him she would have rushed him into Las Vegas as they have 24 hour emergency clinics.
Then yesterday afternoon, Chico came out, and for the first time in 5 days, drank something!! (A liquid supplement) By yesterday evening Chico still did not care for me to be near him, but was cuddling in mom's lap!! :) Then today, although he still is not interested in food, he took a short walk with mom outback. He plopped down, rolled around on his back and purred! We all cheered.... Chico is obviously feeling better, and on MY birthday! What a most special gift!! Hurray! I can't wait until he feels well enough to resume our daily wrestling matches! I've missed him so much!
I want to thank all of those who knew about my brofur's condition and purred and prayed for him. (On FB) The POP worked miracles again.
I also want to say a big thanks for my birthday wishes from my pawsome Catster pals. (greatful hugs) Mom and I tried to get all of our thanks out tonight, but it's late and she said I could finish up tomorrow. I really appreciate all of you for thinking of me! I'm now 11 years old and still the King around here! *hears a faint giggle from Chico in the background* :)
Happy Spring and Easter,
Headbonks & Love,
Sampson
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