Our Brave Boy Teddy Will Be Going In for Surgery Soon…
Today is one of those days where the world feels a little heavier, the minutes move a little slower, and every breath feels like it’s carrying a thousand quiet worries. Our sweet Teddy — the dog who has brought so much joy, comfort, and love into our lives — will be going in for surgery soon. Even though we know he’s in good hands, that word “surgery” lingers in the air like a weight no one wants to speak but everyone feels.
Teddy has always been our brave boy.
The gentle soul who tries to be strong even when he’s scared.
The one who stays close when someone else isn’t feeling well — as if he understands that love is the best medicine.
And now, it’s our turn to be strong for him.
The past few days have been hard. We watched our bright, happy Teddy become quieter, slower, and not quite himself. At first it was small changes — less tail wagging, longer naps, that soft look in his eyes that told us something wasn’t right. Dogs can’t tell us their pain with words, but their hearts speak loudly. We listened, and we knew: Teddy needed help.
The vet confirmed what we feared — that surgery is the best way to help him heal and get him back to the joyful, goofy, loving Teddy we all adore. Hearing the plan brought a strange mix of relief and fear. Relief because there is a path forward… and fear because no one ever wants to see someone they love go through something scary.
But here’s the truth… Teddy is stronger than he looks.
He’s strong in that quiet, gentle way animals have — the kind of bravery that doesn’t come from force, but from trust. Trust in the people who love him. Trust in the hands that will guide him through this. Trust in the warm voices that will be waiting for him when he wakes up.
As we prepare him for surgery, we’re showering him with all the love we have. Extra snuggles. Extra kisses on the top of his head. Whispered reassurances that everything will be okay. And even though he can’t understand the words, he understands the emotion. Dogs always do.
He knows something is happening…
but he also knows he’s safe.
That’s the magic of a dog like Teddy — his heart is open, even when he’s uncertain. He leans into us, not away. He trusts us completely, and that trust is the greatest gift he could give.
Waiting is the hardest part.
Surgery is never easy — not for the pet, not for the family, and not for all the people who love watching Teddy’s sweet face light up a room. But we also know this is what he needs to feel better, to heal, to get back to living his happiest, fluffiest, most joyful life.
We’re imagining the moment he wakes up afterward — groggy, confused, but safe. The moment he sees familiar faces and hears the voices he loves. The moment his tail gives that slow, sleepy wag that says, “You were here… you waited for me.”
And we will wait.
We will sit through every minute of worry because that’s what love does. Love stays. Love comforts. Love holds on even when the fear wants to creep in.
Teddy has an entire community behind him — people who’ve followed his journey, smiled at his goofy expressions, and felt warm inside because of his gentle spirit. Today, he needs all of you. Every prayer. Every good thought. Every bit of positive energy.
He’s not going into surgery alone.
He’s going with the love of everyone who has ever cared about him.
So please, keep him in your thoughts today.
Send strength to his little paws.
Send calm to his worried heart.
Send hope to the hands that will be caring for him.
Our brave boy Teddy has a fight ahead of him — but he’s not fighting without an army of love behind him. And soon, we hope to share the words everyone is waiting for:
“Teddy made it through. He’s going to be okay.”
Until then, we hold on to faith.
We hold on to love.
And we hold on to Teddy.
Always. 
