Gone ... and not forgotten

[dinahsmum]

EDIT: He has now returned :)

I thought I ought to put a Catsey acknowledgement of his life here, as Chester has been almost a Catsey cat from the start.
Remember how much fun we had looking for a ginger kitten? How many PMs I got, telling me to look here, now!

If (if if if if if if if if if) he should by any miracle come back, I will be mega-delighted to ask Azz to remove this thread.

So, here he is, Ches, my daft, soft, chatty ginger. The ginger cat I've wanted for ever - and I was only allowed to have him in my life for less than 3 years :(

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[yola]

How well I remember that search! Too far away; not ginger enough; a girl cat and not the much-desired boy cat . . . it was fun and it wasn't even my search!

Thank you so much for that lovely tribute to your lovely red-head. I hope it doesn't have to stay up too long but nevertheless it's nice to have this catalogue of images from awkward kitten through to handsome and lithe adult self.

[Mags]

Such a lovely boy, we've watched him grow from kittenhood to a handsome cat.

I can remember scouring all the sources in case a little ginger kitten was looking for a loving home. There is something very special about ginger toms, I know as my last cat was a ginger and he had the most wonderful soft temperament too.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to look back through his life DM, it seems like yesterday.

Keep hoping.......I know I will.;)

[Elaine]

A stunning ginger kitty and no mistake.
I still have everything crossed for a safe return or atleast an answer as to what has happened to him.
Lots of love and best wishes to you DM, a lovely tribute xxx

[angieh]

I wasn't around during your search for your lovely ginger boy. Who couldn't love him? Like everyone else I am still hoping for the best possible outcome. These lovely photos will keep his image fresh in our minds. ((((HUGS))))

[meep]

What a wonderful gallery to such a stunning boy. I wasn't around for the search either but it does sound like great fun. Hoping and praying that he'll be home soon, and you can remove this thread. x x

[Moli]

I remember the fun we had searching for that little ginger boy.......
Still hoping so much he does come home...

[Leesy]

Oh what a little sweetie he was as a little kitten he was adorable, then of course he turned into such a handsome young cat, I do so hope with all my heart that he returns safely to be once again by your side.
Pauline Xxx.

[Kim]

He is such a beauty DM. I hope with all my heart too that he returns. x

[janey83]

Still hoping he comes home to you.
What a stunner. x

[calismum]

Didn't know his story until now - Lovely boy. I sincerely hope we all see him again.

[alexgirl73]

Gorgeous, gorgeous boy!! Lovely pictures DM, and I like everyone else am still hoping he walks through that door xx

[PoshPuss]

Chester boy, a message to you. If ya don't realise what a wonderful home you had and walked out on, you is a fool boy! ;)
DM, loved hearing his story. :) He's a lovely looking boy. I have a good feeling that he's going to return to you but I can see that you have given him a good start in what ever he has to face in life. We can't do more for our 'kids' than that! ((hugs))

[pookyandjo]

DM what handsome boy... he has a real "smiley" face... I hope with all my heart that he comes back to you..i had a quick look at your tribute earlier today and was going to leave you a message and then the internet crashed... so i went down the shops to get some groceries.. and we walked past the pet shop...I always stop and have a look at the kittens in there...even though i would never buy a pet shop cat when there are cats and kittens waiting to be claimed in shelters.... but there were 2 ginger kittens in there today... rolling around and having a wonderful time... and i straight away thought of Chester...I hope that means that he will come back to you soon...
Take care

Jo xox

[Donna]

Everytime I log on, I am wanting to see the "He is Home" thread...

Please get back home Chester x

[dandysmom]

I had just joined when the search was on for the perfect ginger boy ...and you found him. Like everyone else here I'm praying for a happy ending, or at worst, an answer. (((hugs)))

[angieh]

I so love the picture of Chester lying on his back, smile on his face and not a care in the world. That picture always makes me smile too.

[dinahsmum]

A ginger cat just peeped through the hedge.:shock:
I knew it wasn't Chess, but Bentley went towards it and Dinah went towards it ... so it backed off. I shut Dinah in and called Chess? Boys, boys, boys? but nothing. I knew it was a neighbour I've seen a few times, a little paler than Chester.
Oh, but it made my heart leap, or maybe my stomach turn over .. gave me quite a start anyway.
The cat flap will be on 'Come in but you can't go out' as it has been for the last 12 days.
But it wasn't him. :(
:smt022

[angieh]

(((((hugs)))))

[Mags]

So sorry DM, what a disappointment...:(

[PoshPuss]

My heart aches for you love :( I'd be senseless. I hope you can get an answer soon. Please come home Chester, if ya can, boy. Maybe the ginger lookalike was a little sign from him to say he's still around mum .x

[yola]

Right!! Hopefully this can come down now that the norty ginga-boy has been found. I'm sure H will be keeping the closest of eyes on him from now on :-D :-D :-D

Welcome back Chester!

[Mags]

"Hurry home Mum, I'm waiting for you!"
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[Elaine]

The ginger ninja returns YAY!!!;)

[angieh]

Whoooooooopppeeeeeeeeee!

[dandysmom]

Happy, happy, happy news!

[alexgirl73]

the happiest ending to a thread in a loooonnnnnggggg time :D

[dandysmom]

Just think..there is rejoicing on three continents tonight, Europe, America and Australia about a little lost ginger boy who has been found ......

[pookyandjo]

exactly.... now if we can get Chester to tell us his adventures... im sure there's a movie in it!.. DM you will have to get Chester a passport... seeing he has developed the travel bug!

[PoshPuss]

Thank goodness for microchips and sooooo glad he's (nearly)home :D. You can't keep a good redhead down :-D

[janey83]

Omg, am I glad to hear he's home/on his way back... Bet he's got loads to tell you!!!