Sweet Scooter,

You came into my life when I didn't even realize I needed you. As soon as we met, there was an immediate bond that time would never break. A bond that many hope for but few get to have. We soon became best friends. I never had a friend like you and I never will again.

We spent so many days together, doing what friends do. Whether it was watching baseball, sitting on the deck in the summer watching birds or our yearly tradition of watching The Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday. You were so funny and always happy and everyone who met you instantly became your friend too. We had 16 years of pure joy together.

When you became sick, I tried to prepare for a life without you but soon realized you leaving my life was too painful to acknowledge or prepare for. You own a piece of my heart reserved just for you. Only you; and I will never give that part away. I promise. Even though you are no longer here, you will always be with me. This isn't the end. You brought me more love than I ever could have imagined, and more joy that I could have ever hoped.

So all my love to you my best friend, my beloved Scooter; my cat.

Love,

Momma