In memory of Ted

Ted was our beloved bonus cat. When we went to adopt our silly blind boy Alfie, his foster mother told us he had recently bonded with a black kitten. So Ted, with his murder mittens, silent meow and single fang, joined our family as well.  He was our big gentle giant, he loved other animals, dogs, cats, foxes. He did have a tendency to carry round butterflies in his mouth which was slightly traumatising, but I don’t think he realised that licking them hurt them. He loved his sister, she has long nails perfect for scritches. He would demand to be let into her room everyday so that he can sit right next to her and purr in her ear until the scritching commenced. He had a kissing post at the top of the stair. As you walked up you could hear the sound of him rubbing his fluffy head against it. The phrase “Are you doing good kisses Ted?” Was a common occurrence when someone would walk up the stairs. His blind brother Alfie adored him. He loved pushing his head into teds face so that Teddy would clean his ears for him. And Ted always made sure to follow him round so he wouldn’t walk into things. He was his little body guard, always ready bop their younger brother Toby on the head whenever he tried to pounce on Alfie. He loved to chew peoples fingers. He only had one upper fang so it was more like gumming people, I think he thought it was helpful. We loved that he thought he was helping by chewing us. He passed so suddenly, our big strong boy who was never ill.  Love you Teddy Bear. We’ll look after Alfie so well for you

by Tom Cull