Alex the Cat
Submitted by Lis and Mason McKinley, Madera Avenue
We are longtime residents of Maxwell Park. We moved here in 2003. A couple of years later we adopted a cat, Alex, who became quite well-known amongst our neighbors, especially those with dogs. I am writing to let Maxwell Park readers know that Alex crossed the "Rainbow Bridge" on December 27.
Alex was known in many capacities – The "Mayor" of Madera Avenue, the "Dog Whisperer," "Mighty hunter" and all-around good friend to many – near and far. Alex made himself present in the homes of many of our neighbors and we would often hear these stories of how he would come and pay them a visit. On several occasions, when we were out and about shopping or eating, people would ask us, "are you Alex's parents?".
It was common for a group of people to be in front of our house with Alex holding court. They would take their walks by our house just to see him. And he was there to greet them. Countless times we would be in the house and hear someone calling “Allleeeex!” They brought their dogs because Alex got along well with them and was good friends with dozens of them.
Alex's reputation for being loving, kind and curious to all who encountered him was the stuff of Maxwell Park lore.
