Vibes/prayers for sweet Sam

Well, it looks like I've gotten really, really, really Lucky on finding a place for Sam. A local rescue group has a place for him in one of their foster homes with two other FIV+ kitties. He'll be in permanent foster care, meaning that he'll technically be up for adoption, but if he doesn't get adopted, the rescue will take care of him for the rest of his life. Since this group doesn't have a shelter, Sam will be in a real home. I'm hoping to meet his foster mom sometime in the next week or two.

Sam is absolutely one of the sweetest cats I've ever met. It's going to really hard to let him go. I wouldn't hesitate to keep him if I could. The FIV isn't an issue. In fact, I've decided that when I'm in the position to have another permanent cat, I'm going to adopt an FIV kitty in Sam's honor. I know several people that an FIV+ living with their other cats and it's worked out fine.

As you guys already know, I end up being tempted to keep every cat that I foster and really struggle with letting them go. Sam has made me realize, though, that as great as the temptation might be, it's more important that I keep my number of permanent cats as it is so I have the space to continue to foster as the need arises and time allows.

Sam truly is an incredibly sweet, special boy. Please keep the vibes coming.
He'll probably go to his new home in the next couple of weeks, once he's off the antibiotics and back on dry food. Thanks, guys!

That's wonderful news, Eileen.
I'm so happy for Sam.
You did a great job as usual

Good on you for finding somewhere for this little one Eileen. It can be very tempting to keep fosters, but if we kept them all, we would be full very quickly, and then we woudln't have the space to help the next needy one, so good on you for being able to do the best by this one, and find him space in a good group where he has the best chance.

That's great news, Eileen!

That's great Eileen!

Thanks, guys. I'm so grateful for all your vibes and prayers for sweet Sam. You're the best!

That's great news Eileen...Way to go

Well guys, Sam's still with me. He's off the antibiotics and back on dry food and ready to home to the rescue. They're not quite ready for him, though, because there's another cat in the foster home he's going to with some medical issues, so we're waiting to get that resolved. Not sure of the details, but you can spare some vibes for the kitty in question that would be great.

Meanwhile, I've been letting Sam have some supervised contact with my crew. Katie and Gracie aren't too thrilled with him - no surprise there. Peter and Claire have been fine with him and playing a bit. Pete was a bit taken aback, though, when Sam decided to groom him. That earned Sam a rare hiss from my sweet boy.

I love having Sam and he's no trouble, but please send vibes that the rescue is ready for him soon. The longer he stays, the harder it will be to let him go.

Thanks!

He sounds like a wonderful kitty and I'm sending vibes that he'll be ready to be adopted soon - I do mean adopted and not just go to a foster home. I'll pray that some lucky person will want to have Sam to complete their life.

I am glad you were able to find a place for Sam. He looks so much my Egore right down to the stripe in the back.

I am glad he is doing well.

Still sending vibes and Prayers that Sam finds his forever home very soon.
He sounds like such a sweet boy.

Thanks, guys. Sam really is a sweetheart and I'm praying that he finds a real home. The group that's taking him has a great success rate placing adult cats, even special needs. In the meantime, I'm thrilled that he's going to a foster home instead of a shelter. He'll be with two other FIV+ cats, which Sam will love. He's a playful guy and loves other kitties. At the rescue's request, I'm taking Sam to their vet after work today, so he may be going to his new foster home from there. If not, he'll come home with me until they're ready for him.

Thanks again!

Oh I hope he goes to his new foster home today, for your comforter's sake!

I hope that sweet Sam finds his new home quickly. It is so obvious, as I have read this thread, what a special boy he is and has also become special to you. So, sending love and prayers to Sam from New Hampshire!

What a gorgeous sweet looking boy! I do hope he finds his furever home soon where he can share his love!
Thank you for taking care of him.

Devlyn

Hey guys, just wanted to update you on Sam. He's on his way to his new foster home. I met his foster mom at the vet on my lunch hour and had the chance to chat with her a bit. She seems like an awesome lady. She also fosters FeLV+ cats, apart from the FIV+. How cool is that? Anyway, I was very impressed with the way she interacted with Sam and she invited me to come visit him anytime which, as you guys know, I'll definitely do.

Thanks to everyone for the vibes and prayers for sweet Sam. I'm going to miss him so much, but this is for the best. He'll have a much better chance at finding a forever home and, in the meantine, will get plenty of love and care.

Plan on finding Katie another kitty or two when you go visit Sam?

That's wonderful news, Eileen.
I'm so happy for Sam and happy that you'll still get to visit him.

Just an update on Sam. I just spoke to his new mom and he's doing well after a week in his new home. She said he seemed depressed the first couple of days and cried a lot, which makes me so guilty. He's doing much better now, though. She said he's very sweet and affectionate with her and loves to play. She's still working on introductions with his new brother, Jack, who's also FIV+, but said there's been no aggresion and the boys seem very curious about each other.

Here's the best part: although Sam is considered to be a permanent foster and is technically up for adoption through the rescue, his mom says that as far as she's concerned, this is Sam's home for life. How great is that? My sweet Sammy has a real home! Brings tears to my eyes.

I'll probably go visit Sam in a couple of weeks after he's had a little more time to settle in.

Thanks, guys. Your vibes and prayers resulted in a happy ending for another special kitty.