A few days ago we found out that our wonderful kitty of 13 years had FIV, or feline AIDS. This is the first cat I have ever had and my aunt told my mom to be careful because cats often run away when they think they are about to die. Tonight we looked far and wide for Smokie and we couln't find him anywhere which is unlike him because he always comes when we call him. I think this might be the end. I am soooo sad. How true is it that cats do run away to die? Is this a pretty common thing?