2010: I remember looking at you almost everyday for a week at petsmart with my sister. Brad and I were thinking about getting a companion for Travis since Zoe had died 7 months prior. You looked so big in that cage and I had no idea what a "Bengal mix" was. (The shelter updated your adoption card, which I will attach as a photo, because I'm certain that's why you were not scooped up right away.) But, both cards said a milk ring was your favorite toy, and they weren't wrong.

Saturday, July 3, 2010, I went in by myself and saw a volunteer playing with you. I immediately knew I wanted to bring you home. I had forgotten my checkbook, so ran home, grabbed it..within a few hours, you were here. Best $40 I've ever spent.

It is hard to sum up the 13 years we had with you; in fact, Brad sent me pictures today of things I had forgotten about! Bad cat mom I suppose...like you getting on the soffit or whatever they are called, in the kitchen. You've always been here...always.

And your name, Dash...boy yes you were a "dash" almost until the end. Darting up the stairs like the speed of lightning. So fast!

Anyway, back to bringing you home..at first, Travis wasn't too happy, but within days, you were the best of friends. Best of friends til the end when he died on 12.25.16. However, by that time, a few more cats joined our crew. This said, I know you were as sad as Brad and I were when Travis died.

Dash, I don't know what else I can say except you were my favorite, the sweetest, most loving cat. Never a peep out of you. I mean, how many cats are cool enough to have an ultrasound (being shaved) without having to be sedated? Not any cat I know that is for sure....only you.

You were the leader of the pack over here..grooming everyone..coming downstairs to get me when I was late for bed. When I would finally go to sleep, if you weren't waiting for me, I'd find you, or yell "come on Dash, night night"..and you'd come running. And, if I didn't face you, you would politely tap my arm until I rolled over.

Oh my sweet boy. I'm so thankful we crossed your last bucket list item off this morning...you got to hang in the pet playpen outside until it was time for us to go.

I'm forever thankful to Dr Chris and team for asking if they could set up a tent outside..for you to pass there. You got to play in the grass for a bit..and then, it was time for you to go. Guessing Travis had enough of waiting for you.

Please look in on AC and Liam (the others too of course) from time to time if you can. I can tell AC is having a hard time since you left.

I'm so thankful I have been able to have a job where I was able to work at home and have you be my #1 coworker. And, that first video call with the regulators....and you make an appearance...lolol.

Dash, I'll try to add as many pictures as I can tonight...but my heart is broken. I promise I'll add more later. I love you sweet boy. I don't know how I will sleep tonight. We loved you too much to make you stay.

"Being missed is a good thing. It means you meant something to someone."

All our love,
Mom Nikki
&
Dad Brad too

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