Rest In Peace Teddy
Teddy has been sick for quite some time. Today she passed on.
Many think Teddy was a 'he' but in fact 'she' was a 'she.' When we got Teddy....
.....we didn't know what to name her. We decided to watch her for the day and see if a name was revealed to us. She was quite a spunky feisty troublemaker. That night we were watching the TV show "Sisters" and the character Teddy was being feisty and getting into trouble. We looked at one another and said...her name is Teddy.
I wanted to spend time with Teddy last night knowing what was coming today. She never was much of a lap kitty. But she had a habit of crawling up onto my lap when I read. Actually she would crawl onto the book and spread out making reading impossible. So I devised a 2 book solution. I would lay open one big book in my lap for her to lay on and then be able to hold the second book from which I could then read.
So last night I laid in bed with a big open book in my lap while holding and reading aloud from a second....To Kill A Mockingbird. Teddy laid at my feet seeming to enjoy the reading and eventually came onto my "lap book." I then pet her for hours and We had our goodbye.
Incredibly today Teddy was just a little bit feisty at the end. My vet said, "If she hadn't been, she just would not have been Teddy." So true.
I am so sad beyond my words now.
Teddy I will miss you so very much.
I love you and Thank You....you sweet being.
Oh, scout -- I'm so very sorry for you. Teddy was such a sweet faced kitty.
Guess Maxx will be making a swing back with the comet for her...
[[[hugs for you]]
Posted by: flory | March 27, 2007 at 14:29
Thank you flory. She had about the cutest face I'd ever seen
Posted by: scout | March 27, 2007 at 14:31
Oh, I am so very sorry. Hugs to you.
Posted by: four legs good | March 27, 2007 at 14:32
Teddy looks adorable. So sorry for your loss. You'll see her again someday.
Posted by: Iggy | March 27, 2007 at 14:34
Scout, I'm so sorry.
Posted by: greg p | March 27, 2007 at 14:39
Scout, I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a darling, you could see that in the pictures. Having to say goodbye is hard. Know that my thoughts are with you.
Posted by: leinie | March 27, 2007 at 14:41
Damn, I'm sorry scout.
Posted by: Holden Caulfield | March 27, 2007 at 14:47
Scout, Im so sorry. I love the book story. I know that there will be a big hole in your heart for quite a while, Scout. Take care of yourself.
Teddy, rest in peace.
Posted by: Grandmère Mimi | March 27, 2007 at 14:47
I saw the news on 4LegsGood's blog and came by to pay my respects. It's so hard to lose them, the only consolation is they don't have to suffer a prolonged and drawn-out hideorama, as humans often do. Be good to yourself. You were very good to her. Perhaps, as Maxx did, she will send you a little friend to remember her by, soon.
Posted by: thepoliticalcat | March 27, 2007 at 14:48
Scout, deepest condolences from the owners of the two most spoiled cats on the planet.
Posted by: jac | March 27, 2007 at 14:52
So sorry. It's so hard to lose a companion like Teddy.
Much love to you.
Posted by: dancinfool | March 27, 2007 at 14:53
I'm so sorry, Scout. Hugs and a beverage in celebration of Teddy's life when I see you on Friday in NOLA.
Posted by: Sinfonian | March 27, 2007 at 14:53
Damn, sorry to hear about that Scout.
Posted by: Attaturk | March 27, 2007 at 14:53
Scout - I'm so sorry for your loss, it's difficult to lose such a long-time friend and companion. She looked like a real cutie.
Posted by: nolagal | March 27, 2007 at 14:53
Scout,
My deepest sympathies. My ex's cat isn't a lap cat either - except when you're trying to do something and he can get in your way. Thanks for the itty bitty kitty pics. My favorite is the "tucked-in Teddy". :)
Hugs
Posted by: WitchWay11 | March 27, 2007 at 14:56
Awww, Scout...
That's very sad. Just before your NOLA rebuilding trip #3, right? What an emotional swing.
{{{BIG hug}}}
Posted by: Roadmaster | March 27, 2007 at 14:56
Oy, awful news. Sorry to hear it. Hope you're holding up ok.
Posted by: dan mcenroe | March 27, 2007 at 14:57
Oh, Scout, I'm so sorry.
Rest well, Teddy.
Posted by: watertiger | March 27, 2007 at 14:58
Thanks everyone. Your comments help
Posted by: scout | March 27, 2007 at 14:59
Scout,
I'll delurk to give my condolences.
I always looked forward to Kitty blogging.
Take care, and I'm very sorry.
Posted by: matt | March 27, 2007 at 15:00
So sorry for your loss Scout. I had a "book kitty" too.
Posted by: Trillium | March 27, 2007 at 15:00
I'm so sorry, Scout. Having lost my wonderful kitty in November, I feel your pain down to my bones. Teddy had those expressive, soul-searching eyes--like the Antonio Banderas kitty in Shrek 2. Thanks for sharing photos of her when she was a kitten.
Posted by: piegrrrl | March 27, 2007 at 15:04
Scout, I had no idea Teddy was sick. She always looked like a youngish, healthy cat -- I guess that was her feistiness showing through! Thank you for sharing her with the blogosphere; I'll remember her fondly.
My heart aches for your loss. I've been there, I know what it feels like, and it HURTS! May your memories comfort you. Love and peace,
V.
Posted by: VictoriaB | March 27, 2007 at 15:04
I had not done much kitty blogging lately because she looked rather bad from having lost so much weight.
Posted by: scout | March 27, 2007 at 15:04
I'm so sorry for your loss, Scout, and will keep you and Teddy in my thoughts.
Posted by: CatStaff | March 27, 2007 at 15:08
Scout, I am so sorry for your loss. Please take care.
Posted by: Tlazolteotl | March 27, 2007 at 15:11
Scout, my deepest condolences. Your pix show that she was part of the family.
Posted by: ashley Morris | March 27, 2007 at 15:34
{{{{hug}}}
Posted by: lb0313 | March 27, 2007 at 15:40
Oh Scout.
I'm so very sorry. What a shock - I didn't realize Teddy was ill.
She was such a tiny elfin, innocent looking critter, she seemed too cute and wholesome really -- it always seemed like her appearance must certainly have masked a very mischievious and feisty spirit, which was why it was such fun to make jokes about her "secret" life of crime and hijinks. I'll miss seeing her pop up in your posts.
It's so tough to let them go out of our lives, even when it's time for them. I know that's a hard, hard thing to do and we have to because we take responsibility for their health and comfort.
I wish you peace as you move on without her.
Posted by: virgotex | March 27, 2007 at 15:42
Oh, Scout--
I'm SO sorry to hear this terrible news. My heart is with you and Teddy today.
She was SO beautiful.
--mf
Posted by: Monkeyfister | March 27, 2007 at 15:44
How can a bundle of fur and a bunch of meows and purrs so control your heart. Sigmund, loved to chase leaves and ran into to road and was hit. We all mourned. He is buried by our big fir tree in a shoe box with his favorite toy. I know that empty feeling. My little girl asked if there was a kitty heaven and I told her yes. So very sorry for your loss.
Posted by: northwoods | March 27, 2007 at 15:44
My deepest condolences, Scout. Thanks for sharing Teddy with us.
Damn.
Posted by: munkihaid | March 27, 2007 at 15:54
Condolences to you, Scout. I'm guessing Teddy had the finest life a kitty could have - but still, it's hard to say goodbye.
Posted by: emma | March 27, 2007 at 15:56
I am so sorry to read about you losing Teddy. See you at GD III and you will get a hug.
Posted by: GentillyGirl | March 27, 2007 at 15:56
Took me awhile to be able to see the screen to type. I am so sorry for your loss, Scout. I wish I could make it better, but with great love comes great loss. The former is worth the pain of the latter.
Posted by: BuggyQ | March 27, 2007 at 16:10
I'm so sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences.
Posted by: Michael | March 27, 2007 at 16:10
Very sorry to hear about this Scout. But you have more friends out here than you know, and we're all thinking of you.
Posted by: sr1 | March 27, 2007 at 16:17
Oh no!
Posted by: jeffrey | March 27, 2007 at 16:18
Sorry Scout. I know how much this hurts. You and Teddy will be in my thoughts.
Posted by: Joy | March 27, 2007 at 16:27
My deepest condolences to you Scout on the loss of your Teddy.
Posted by: Lisa Mertins | March 27, 2007 at 17:16
terribly sorry for your loss, i know i'll be wrecked when either of my furry little wrecking balls passes on, so i can only imagine what you're going through right now.
you have my sincerest condolences.
Posted by: The Crapture | March 27, 2007 at 17:18
NOOOOOO!!!! I'm so, so sorry, scout. I loved Teddy too - I always assumed (s)he was named after Teddy Roosevelt, because there was kind of a resemblance.
Posted by: Eli | March 27, 2007 at 17:31
Though I am a"dog" person myself, I really feel for you. God Bless
Love,
Jim
Posted by: jim dunn | March 27, 2007 at 17:57
Scout, I'm so sorry. Teddy looks a lot like our cat Maggie who died of kidney failure at 14 a few years ago. They had given her one last treatment with meds and fluids to keep her comfortable at the vets until we could come in to be with her for the injection (there was no question that her kidneys would last only another 18-26 hours - the plasma in her blood was bright yellow). It was so hard taking this cat who was loving all over me, purring and kneading and bumping foreheads with me, obviously feeling great and so happy to be with her Person after a night at the vet, those ten feet from the waiting room to the treatment table.
My heart aches for your loss, but I'm glad you and Teddy had each other.
Posted by: slim | March 27, 2007 at 18:11
Oh, Scout ... I grieve with thee. May Teddy find peace and joy in the evergreen fields of kitty heaven.
Posted by: The_Other_Sarah | March 27, 2007 at 18:24
Scout, Teddy knew that joo loved her.
Thees ees more than enough for any keety.
Mis condolencias.
Posted by: !El Gato Negro! | March 27, 2007 at 18:37
I'm so sorry, Scout. This was a beautiful and moving tribute. I treasure every moment I have with the Old, Blind Dog.
Posted by: Sophmom | March 27, 2007 at 18:57
Sorry, scout. You have my sincere condolences.
Posted by: Fixer | March 27, 2007 at 19:00
My human side shares your pain. My Vulcan side knows that cats are useful from keeping atarships free of space mice.
Teddy is pure energy now.
LLAP,
Spocko
Posted by: spocko | March 27, 2007 at 19:20
Scout, I'm so sorry. I'm sure she's playing on the other side with my much beloved Kitty Paws, who died a year ago this past Christmas.
Posted by: Nora | March 27, 2007 at 19:26