Sam and Emma get a serving of Tiki Cat wet food in the mornings. We’ve alternated flavors over the years, sometimes even getting a variety pack where they get a new flavor every couple of days. That was all good and well but now they’re hooked on Wild Salmon and won’t touch anything else. Emma I can kind of understand, she’s always been a bit picky, but little Samwise was a surprise as he’ll eat anything that isn’t a vegetable.

If they ever discontinue Wild Salmon, may God have mercy on our souls.

Another picture of Sam after we adopted him in 2007, taking the high ground on top of the scratching post. He and Emma were still quarantined in the guest bedroom and had not been introduced to the house at large, and more importantly, to Scout. We named him Samwise and hoped he would be as good a companion to her as his namesake was to Frodo.

The other day Sam and Scout stood facing each other, purring, making biscuits by kneading my stomach. Periodically they’d lean forward and rub their faces together.

I’d say he has lived up to his name.

I took this picture of a wee little Sam shortly after we adopted him in 2007 but never edited it until now. Our adorable five year old is curled up against my legs at the moment.