Dreyfus - Dry Dry
hope this will work this time  *fingers crossed*
I know this isn't a sheepie - but Dreyfuswas a big part of my life. I couldn't stop thinking about him today as today is the 2 year aniversary of his death. I thought i'd post on here to get it out of my head. Dreyfus (looking at the camera) was a beautiful chocolate point siamese - he is surivived by his ex wifey, Madeline (looking at the window) I call her "his ex wife" because she'd slap his face whenever he walk by her - she loathe him - but at the same time they shared kittens together), and their kitten, Finlay. During my first year of college at RIT - two of my friends and I were taking a weekend road trip to New York City and after driving for 5 hours, we made a detour and drove through a small town called West Nyack - about a hour away from the city. As we were driving down the street looking for the nearby McDonalds, I saw this man on his front lawn carrying both dreyfus and Maddy by its tail and threw them in the crate as if they were garbage. He was brutal and I was horrified!!!! After 15 minutes or so I couldnt get them off my mind, I convinced my friends to give up the trip to NYC so i could go back and pick up the cats. when I got back to the street, they were gone and my heart sank. I couldnt stop thinking about those two furballs - I mustered up and rang his doorbell - I know it wasn't my buisness to interfere but I just had to ask if he was giving them away. Indeed he was, he mentioned he was allergic to them, and the cats were in the crate in the back of his year - he didnt know what to do with them - so I asked if I could adopt them - he charged me 175 each. I was baffled.. as a college student, I could barely afford to pay for my own books, let alone my rent but with the support of my two friends - and we all negotigated with the owner because he was giving them up... and settled for 175 for both Dreyfus and Madeline. Right before we left.. the man asked if we wanted their kitten - finlay... a 3rd cat?!! I hesitated but the thought of leaving him alonee with this abusive man broke my heart - so I took him too. I didnt know what to do with the three cats sitting in the backseat of my old trusty and rusted trooper - I was starting to think if it was a bad idea adopting them because I wasnt fianically ready for a pet - again, it was a spur of a moment thing and thankfully I had supportive friends and parents, who are animal lovers. I ended up getting an early lease to a pet approved house, and lived with all three cats (along with 6 roommates) for 2 years.. (this was 6 years ago) A good friend of mine, Jeremy ended up adopting Finlay - because Finlay was attached to him. they currently live in DC. i still have Madeline today - she's my little girl. But dreyfus only lived 3 years after I rescued him. He was FLV positive and sadly passed away on the flower bed in california. My parents were watching him - while I was away for internship in Minnesota. Dreyfus was loved by all. He was so kind and assertive. He had this unqiue meow thast sounded like a "wail" and he loved waking us up by sticking his face into ours. He loved the sun and give us long slow blinks. we figured it was his way of saying I love you. so we'd give him long blinks back. Even though I didnt have dreyfus long - but he was with me throughout my college years.. he was there for me when I failed my first class, got drunk, listened to me cry and cuddled when I broke up with my long time boyfriend. I miss you dry dry, you left too soon and I will always love you. |
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| So sorry for your loss. May your fond memories of Dreyfus always make you smile! |
| What a story! Thank G you were there to save these babies! Your Dry Dry will always be with you!
Colleen and The Gooch |
| Sorry that the pain of your loss is still with you. Anniversaries do bring it all back up.
That was a very humane thing to do, rescuing those cats like that, and you and your two friends are to be commended. I'm glad you have fond memories of DryDry, and his comforting of you following your failed exam and relationship! I'm also glad you have shared this picture with us. |
| I'm sorry to read how sad you are now. You have some wonderful memories to sustain you though. Sounds like he was such a wonderful little cat. Hugs to you. |
| Very sorry for your loss of Dreyfus. He reminds me of the way my cat Murray was. He was such a sweetheart. Murray used to wake me up in the morning as soon as the sun came up by patting my face. Murray left this world way too young also, at the age of 4 1/2 after a long battle with unexplained fever. I also got him when I was in college. He was my best buddy.
It was wonderful what you did for all three cats. I can't believe the guy charged you though! Elissa |
| Sorry for your loss. Loosing a pet is never easy. You did a great thing by rescuing those kitties, and DryDry had a happy life with you. Thanks for sharing this great story. |
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