Eddy

I know this is kind of a bummer post, but I just wanted to take a minute to write a few thoughts about my cat Eddy. Tonight, I had to be the grown up and make the decision to have Eddy put to sleep. He and I have been together for 15 years. I literay found him in an alley when I lived in DC. It was cold and he was sickly, I swore I would just take him to the vet and then find him a new home as I was not allowed pets in my apartment. Needless to say that did not happen. Eddy was a grump who only liked me. He would ride on my back as I would ride my bike trainer indoors. When he was little he tried to sleep on my neck so he could feel my heart beat. He made horrible noises in his sleep that would keep you up and he would wedge in between your legs to make sure you were as uncomfortable as possible. Together we moved 4 times, had a few boyfriends, met Steve, got married. He lost his position on my lap with the arrival of the kids and got relegated to the up stairs when the dog got here. He slept with Madison for a while until he couldn't get on her bed any more. Tonight I wrapped the little bugger in a blanket in my arms and said good bye. I'm gonna miss him for a long time. He didn't make much noise but the house some how feels quiter with out him. I hope for him fresh legs for jumping, new teeth for biting, and the knowledge that he was always loved.