Hi Teddy! A very happy Cat of the Day to you, sweetheart!

What a brave and beautiful, most precious ebony boy you are, Teddy! I was so moved (to tears!) reading your Mom/Dad's heartwarming tribute! We can only imagine what it took for you to survive the horrific abuse you suffered at the hand of that monster "human!" I'm so, so very sorry to hear it resulted in the loss of your limb. (My rescued boy Tigg'r lost his arm too, after having been shot.)

But just like my Tigg, even such unspeakable abuse and the loss of a limb couldn't dim your bright inner light, your ability put the past beyond you, to love and trust! Your fighting spirit and will to live, your indomitable spirit is truly an inspiration to us all, Teddy!

We are so, so very thankful to all of those wonderful humans who had a hand in saving you,Teddy; doing all that was necessary to heal you, physically and emotionally, giving you a 2nd chance at that happy, carefree and love filled life you so deserve! You've only been with your furever human but a very short time, sweetheart, but already the bond of love and trust you and she share runs deep! No doubt it was destined to be that you and she would be as one; better together; best friends and family forever and always!

Thanks so much to Paws in Need and Fix Our Ferals, two great organizations here in the San Francisco East Bay area. And thanks to all the kind people who come to the aid of animals in need, especially my two neighbors. I hope Teddy is my Cat of the Day every day for a long, long time!
And we too, Teddy, are hoping that you and your devoted human will know many, many happy and loved filled years of shared love and companionship!

I picked him up after his surgery and took him home. Already he was hopping around and jumping on the bed or the couch but mostly he was pretty wiped out from the surgery. He is such a sweetheart, especially considering what some person did to him. Even the vet said what a great cat he is. In the past couple of days he is starting to follow me around and explore his new home a bit more. He is very chatty and loves to snuggle, get brushed, and eat! He is looking better already.
Looking good and ready to enjoy every minute of your wonderful life, yes sir! How lucky your Mom is, having been blessed with a furkid as special as you, Teddy! You truly are a treasure, a fighter and survivor, one in a million!

Thanks for the BIG smiles, sweetheart! Meeting you today, reading your heartwarming rags to rich story of survival, seeing your life affirming, precious photos has been pure joy! I hope you enjoy a very special, peaceful day of healing and celebration...cautiously spending some time exploring; savoring a yummy meal or two; spending special time with your Mom, receiving countless, gentle cuddles; being loved to bits! Lots of love, gentle snuggles and wee kisses to you, brave, beautiful Teddy, our very special and most deserving Cat of the Day, EVERY day!!!

Beautiful, brave Teddy!!!