A Devon Rex — In Memoriam
Larger than life
July 7, 2003 – October 3, 2014
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About Chester
Chester was a Devon Rex cat with a personality so vivid and outsized that the word "pet" simply doesn't capture it. For eleven years he presided over his household, demanding attention, warmth, and fresh water — brought to him by his servants, naturally.
Devon Rex cats are known for their mischievous intelligence and dog-like devotion. Chester embodied every one of those traits, and then invented a few of his own. He was playful, opinionated, and deeply, deeply loved.
Life & Times
Chester enters the world as a Devon Rex kitten, immediately plotting his takeover of hearts and furniture alike.
Chester settles in, establishes the rules of the household (his rules), and begins his reign with characteristic flair.
At seven years old, Chester is in his prime. The photographs from this era capture him at his most regal and most ridiculous — often at the same moment.
Now a distinguished senior, Chester's personality only deepens. He demands more lap time, better views, and fresher water.
Chester passes peacefully, leaving behind a household that would never quite feel the same — and an owner with 104 photographs and a lifetime of memories.
There are cats, and then there are Devon Rex cats. And then there was Chester.
— Nils, his devoted servant
The Gallery
104 of his best photos spanning 11 years — candid moments, lazy afternoons, and the unmistakable gaze of a cat who knew exactly how special he was.
His Story
Chester died on Friday, October 3rd, 2014. He was eleven years old — which, for a Devon Rex, is a full life well lived but never long enough. This is the story of who he was, and what he meant.
Devon Rex cats are different. If you've never shared your life with one, the devotion and strangeness of the breed is difficult to convey. They are not aloof like the cats of myth. They are warm, present, loud, and unashamed of their need for you...
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