We've also adopted occasional strays and found them wonderful companions. Our last one was FIV compromised but he got on well with our two house cats, was a real gentleman. We named him Gashay, which in Ethiopian means "My Shield." He really had had a pretty hard life, as we gradually discovered from talking with out neighbors. He only lived about 6 years but he was great company and we still miss the big lug.

Sorry to hear about Tom.

Charley Noble