I am sure you humans don't get a copy of the Animal Express from this area, so I decided to share with you what was in yesterday's newspaper.     

Sincerely, 

Leonard

Sam a few days after moving to Sycamore Rd.

Samatha-Jo "Sam"  Born 8/13/04 died 9/26/16

Samatha-Jo was born to her mother, Rolo, on a farm on Pine Street in Bally on August 13, 2014.  She began her life as a farm cat before being adopted by Katie.  Her home was then on Sycamore Road where she enjoyed the great outdoors as well as the indoors.

Sam sleeping with her big buddy Abby

Snowflake and Sam

Sam enjoyed chasing all kinds of small animals such as rabbits, birds, moles and especially mice.  Sam enjoys sleeping on the bed, with her human parents and just relaxing on the bed when she's bored.   She died at her home suddenly (we believe of a heart attack) on Monday. She had not been sick. 

As Sam grew she cuddled with Snowflake.

Because of Sam I know what the game of cat and mouse means.  

Sam is survived by her beloved human family, Luann, Rob, Katie and Cody.  Her beloved animal family of her cat sisters, Frankie,  and  Holli; her dog sisters Jaybo and Penny, her dog brother Leonard. Along with her feathers sisters Sandy and Cinnamon, and her feathered brother Atilla. Sam also leaves her nephew, Perkins and her niece Addie.  

 She was proceeded in death by her cat sister Antoinette "Tony" and her dog sisters, Abby and Snowflake. 

Sam will be greatly missed by her human family as well as the animal family.

REST IN PEACE SAMANTHA

It is with sadness I announce that passing of Samantha-Jo, better known to us all as "SAM".  Sam passed away the afternoon of  Monday, September 26, 2016  Sam was a cat, but not your normal cat's cat.  She was her own entity, even I, Leonard a dog, know she wasn't your normal run of the mill cat.  Sam was here years before I came. Mom and dad said they got her for Katie from a local farm.  Sam was brought home as an outside cat.  But dad would bring her in the house when mom was at work.  Then a friend convinced mom and dad that Sam needed a friend, that is when Frankie moved in.  They are actually real sisters.  They moved into the outdoor building but dad kept bringing the kittens inside saying they were cold. Before my parents realized it, they were indoor outdoor cats.  At one point, Frankie who has a lot of allergies, stayed inside, but Sam had her daily ritual of going outside and doing a once around the property.    She would on occasion bring a mouse, or parts of it to the porch.  In her younger years she caught rabbits (which really upset mom!)  Mom rescued more then one chipmunk, mole, bird and even a mouse or two out of Sam's clutches.  Sam was her own entity.   She really ran the animals in the house,  I mean the whole house, us dogs respected her (Most the time)  I guess that means she was Top Cat.  She would at least let Penny and me sleep on the bed with mom and dad.  She wouldn't allow any of the other cats to do that.  I know Dad loves all his animals but we all know Samantha was his special girl.  I hate to admit this, but I shall miss her too.  It was funny, she's stand at the door and meow, but it really sounded like she was saying "meOUT".  I could never figure out how she learned to say that!  

 

 I have to say, rest in peace Samantha. You were a beautiful cat of 12 years of age.  

We shall all miss you.   

I look forward to seeing you again when I cross that rainbow bridge to heaven!   

Love, 

Leonard