Everyone, Teddy Is Sick šš¾
This isnāt the post I wanted to write.
Teddy is sick.
Not the kind of āhe ate too much grass and threw upā sick. This time, itās serious. And even as I type this, Iām still struggling to believe it.
It started a few days ago. Teddy wasnāt himself. He didnāt sprint to the door when I grabbed the leash. He didnāt wrestle Roo like usual. He just⦠laid there, looking at me with those big brown eyes that always seem to say more than words ever could.
At first, I thought he was tired. Maybe just having an off day. But when he skipped dinnerāhis favorite chicken and riceāI knew something was wrong.
We went to the vet the next morning. The ride was quiet. Normally, Teddy has his head out the window, tongue flapping, tail wagging like heās off to Disney World. This time, he rested his head in my lap the whole way.
The vet ran tests. Bloodwork. X-rays. More tests.
And then came the words you never want to hear:
“Thereās something we need to talk about.”
I wonāt go into the details here. Itās still fresh. But the diagnosis hit like a freight train. Itās not something a treat or nap can fix. Itās the kind of thing that makes you hold your dog tighter, breathe in their fur a little longer, and wish for time to slow down.
Teddy is still fighting. Heās still wagging that golden tail and giving me kisses every chance he gets. Roo knows somethingās up tooāsheās been extra gentle with him, curling up beside him at night and following him like a little shadow.
Our days are quieter now. Weāve traded fetch for slow walks in the backyard. Couch cuddles last longer. Treats are given with no hesitation. Every little moment feels biggerāmore precious. Because it is.
And honestly, Iām heartbroken.
Teddy has been my best friend for years. Heās seen me at my worst, celebrated my highs, and somehow always knew exactly when I needed him the most. Heās not just a dog. Heās family. Heās a piece of my soul wrapped in golden fur.
So if youāre reading this and youāve ever laughed at one of our videos, smiled at Teddyās silly antics, or felt connected to our little world⦠I ask you for one thing:
Send Teddy love.
In your thoughts, in your heart, in whatever way you believe energy and kindness move through the world.
Because he deserves it.
Every bit of it.
And as we face this uncertain road ahead, weāre holding onto hope, to love, and to each other.
Thank you for being part of Teddyās journey.
Weāll keep fightingāone tail wag, one cuddle, one good day at a time.