In Loving Tribute to Todd

Todd (aka Toddy) died on February 2, 2024 at West Hills Animal Hospital with his humans by his side. He was born in California on May 14, 2009 and brought to Oregon by Safehaven Humane Society shortly thereafter and given the name Powder.

He chose us as his family in July 2009 when we met him at Safehaven.

From day one, Todd was a loving, sweet, gentle cat who wanted everyone - human and cat alike - he loved to be happy and peaceful. He loved both his humans and both his kitty sisters. 


He purred so frequently and so loudly that on his first visit to the vet, Dr. Glaze proclaimed "He's purring so loud I can't hear his heartbeat." 

He became easily bored with toys but always loved a new one. He loved to run through tunnels and chase dangling things. He would challenge himself by climbing up the six-foot cat tree using only his front legs. Boxes full of packing paper always made him happy. He didn't care for the outdoors though he did give it a try a few times. He loved to sit in the window especially when the window was open and a breeze was blowing. In the winter when it was cold, he loved to sit in front of the fireplace.

He loved to cuddle. He loved to be brushed. He was forever changing his comfy spots and his sources of entertainment but never his loving nature. He loved to be close to his kitty sisters as well as his humans. He also cherished his alone time and wasn't shy about expressing he wanted it.

When he was diagnosed with a terminal illness in June 2021, we thought we only had a few weeks left with him. He, though, was determined to be the exception in everything he did. He hung in there with the aid of some medicine and surprised us all, staying as sweet as ever throughout. His playfulness slowly diminished but not his tenacity or loving nature.

Todd was a cat who made you smile no matter how bad your day was or how sad you felt.

We are so grateful he picked us to be his family.

Todd leaves behind his human Mama, human Daddy, and kitty sister, Kit. He was preceded in death by his kitty sister, Meme.

If  you'd like to honor our sweet little Todd, you can donate a tree at The Gifted Tree.

Todd will be forever missed and forever loved.


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T. L. Cooper is an author and poet whose work aims to empower and inspire through an exploration of the human condition. Her poems, short stories, articles, and essays have appeared online, in books, and in magazines. Her published books include a collection of short stories, Soaring Betrayal, her Silhouette Poetry Series, and a novel, All She Ever Wanted. She grew up on a farm in Tollesboro, Kentucky. She currently lives in Albany, Oregon with her husband and three cats.

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