A Candle For Scruffy

I decided yesterday on a plan for Scruffy’s memorial and had been sorting pictures of The Bear late into the night. So it’s not totally surprising that I had a dream about him.

In the dream, I had to leave Scruffy at his vet’s because I wasn’t able to provide him with the level of care he needed. I felt very sad about that and had gone back to visit him.

When I arrived at the vet’s, I peered into Scruffy’s room, and there he was in a pile of kitties, grooming and being groomed! He was so “into it” that he didn’t even notice me; and I didn’t want to disrupt his bliss, so I remained as inconspicuous as possible.

It seemed out of character for The Bear, but I felt very glad, knowing that he’d made wonderful friends and that he was having something he’d always missed out on.

It’s overcast here today. I lit a candle for Scruffy.

Scruffy’s Last Picture

I took this picture early last week while Scruffy was sleeping very soundly.

Sleeping in the Sun

In the late mornings, the sun would pour over the sofa. I took this picture at the beginning of July, while Scruffy was napping there to soak up the warmth. It was so cute the way he covered his face with a paw to block the light.

A Bear of Many Colors

I loved the way the sun highlighted Scruffy’s fur! I took this picture one afternoon in July, while The Bear was hanging out in his yard.

The Bear is gone :-(

Scruffy died peacefully, in my arms, yesterday morning. I miss The Bear