In Memory, Teddy 1996 - June 2nd, 2010

Teddy was a full blooded Himalayan that developed a urinary blockage and had to go into surgery to remove some stones. Recovery seemed ok after the surgery but then he suddenly passed away a few hours later. He already had a slightly enlarged heart and we are guessing that his heart gave out. He died sometime between 8:30 and 10:20 at the vets that night. The vet went out of his way, going back to check on Teddy several times even though they closed at 6:00. The vet said that he went home to put his children to bed, but found Teddy had passed when he went back about 10:00. We went to the vet the next day to say our goodbye's. Surviving Teddy are our cats White Kitty and Brown Kitty, who both adopted us and moved in on their own. I have not yet decided on getting another Himalayan. We will wait until the grieving process is over and then decide.

 

Teddy was was always around, hanging out with me. He would frequent the listening room, sitting on the table next to my "sweet spot" chair. If he really liked the music, he would lay on the floor upside down, which was his "relaxed" position. He was "my listening buddy". When I would go downstairs to work, he would spend the day with me. I had a special place for him on a shelf with a towel that he would lay on while I was building cables.

 

Teddy and his listening position when the music was good.

 

Other memories are that he would sleep on a separate pillow behind my head in the bed. He would purr and dig his forehead into mine, also licking my hair. We would be awakened almost every morning with him meowing for us to get up, the real motive was to get me to follow him into the kitchen and shake his food bowl. He always waited for me to do this before he would eat, it gave him comfort. After eating he would go down outside to the bird bath to get a drink and then up on the back deck to sit in his favorite corner, looking out over the yard. Then, when I would go down to to work, he would soon follow.

 

 

 

Last picture taken of Teddy, two days
before he passed, Memorial day May 31st.

A few of the kind condolences received... Thanks to all of you...

Dear Mike,

My heart goes out to you for your loss. I also have two listening buddies (CoCo and Paris) and I know how you are feeling at this moment. I will give them both a kiss tonight and think about how lucky I am to have them.

My Warmest Regards, Jerry Benner

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Mike,

My deepest sympathies. Teddy was certainly one of the "good guys". When he
and I met, his adoration for "tubes" was obvious. Further, an argument can
be made that his "ears" were better than my "ears". Regardless, I hope that
you have good memories of Teddy.

Rick B

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Mike-
I share your grief at the loss of Teddy. Based upon my experience, you are just now beginning to realize how much you love him, and that love is the gift he gave, and is giving, you. No doubt you will cross the Rainbow Bridge together.
George Stewart

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Mike, That is terribly sad news. My sincere condolences. Being a cat person myself and having lost one of my two companions a few years ago, I can in some ways relate to how you must be feeling. Clio, is now 17 and certainly won’t live forever, but I will rue the day that she won’t be on my lap listening with me. Tony

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I lost my Golden at 12 noon on a Wednesday. I had to Board a plane and speak at a conference at 5PM that same day. I wasn't as perky as normal, but I made it through. There is definitely an emptiness and hole in your chest that is going to be hard to fill, but time will heal all wounds...even this one. Remember that there are plenty of pets looking for a home and as deeply as you obviously cared about Teddy....another friend would be lucky to have you. BW

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Dear Mike,

As a cat lover who knows how it feels to lose a dear pet and companion such as Teddy, I just want to say how moved I was by your memorial to Teddy posted on your website. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. While Teddy enriched your life in ways only you experienced and understand, you likewise gave him a home and love that made his life a happy one as well. You were fortunate to have each other for as long as you were buddies. I know you will miss him.

Sincerely,
John Caggiano

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Sorry to hear about Teddy. It is a hard thing to lose one of our four legged friends & allies. We get so close we never think this time will come. I recently lost a beautiful friend, a dog named Samantha that walked through this like with us for 17 yrs. and within a week a cat named Isis passed away unexpectedly in my arms. We were stunned as we had Isis as companion & friend for around 15 years. My wife & myself were so utterly stunned we didn''t function very well for a while. But we know that they along with a long list of other creatures that have loved us and taught us so much will be waiting for us on the other side when we cross over. Hope you find some peace while going through this. It is hard but will become easier to accept. Like all grieving it is a daily process las all of life, and we only have today. Pray your day is filled with memories of love you experienced as well as the pain you walk through now. Bless you. Steve

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Mike, sorry to hear about your cat. They become like children to a family. My wife and I had a Persian for 16 years and the day we had to have it put away due to kidney failure etc, wasn't pleasant. Our cat used to mellow at night until we went to bed---came upstairs with us and when we were settled in bed went back down stairs for the night. MS

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I'm so sorry to hear that Mike. My thoughts are with you. I don't know what I'll do when my listening buddies head to the great mouse-hunt in the sky. May you find joy in the happy memories and favorite music that you shared with Teddy through all of his years. Robert Sims

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Dear Mike,

My sympathies are with you. It's tough to lose a constant furry companion. I'm sure Teddy would be proud of your wonderful web tribute.

Sincerely, Sue Goldstein

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Hi Mike,

It sounds as if you have lost a good companion and friend in Teddy. It's good to remember and pay tribute to friends like that, whether human or animal. The photos are good for you to have to remember him by, and for those of us who didn't know him, evidences of Teddy's appealing personality.

Sympathies, Marshall

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Hi Mike,

Sorry to hear about Teddy, it is never easy to lose a friend. My furry buddy showed up here about 18 months ago and according to the vet she is about 9 1/2 years old now so I know our time together will not be as long as I would like.

Your story about Teddy waiting to eat until you touch the food is the same here. Jazz will sit and look at her bowl until I go over and mix it up.

My thoughts are with you and your family tonight.

Regards, Todd