ties and were supposed to come to TWS at that time. Instead, they knew a veterinarian in Arizona who wanted to try to socialize them and were flown there. After several months, we were again contacted asking if we could still accommodate them. They weren't using a litter box and they wanted no human contact at all. We of course said yes, and welcomed them to their forever home. Because of their travels to New York and Arizona, we named them Phoenix and Bronx. Both brothers remained very feral for several years. Bronx was the shy bombshell beauty with aqua eyes. He was often found following his brother's lead. Phoenix was the more outgoing of the two, but still very shy. It was difficult to capture their beauty in photos because, when humans appeared, they'd run back into a cat condo or under a perch. But, as they got used to their human caregivers, they eventually would stay out on their platforms when breakfast arrived. Even sometimes taking treats from our hands. Bronx was dependent on Phoenix. So, if one of the two brothers had to leave us this way, it happened in the right order. It would've been difficult for Bronx if it had been Phoenix passing first. Bronx will be met by our 'pride on the other side' and have plenty of support he needs. And Phoenix will accept other friends. But knowing their special bond, it was important for us to put Bronx back in with Phoenix after his passing. We wanted Phoenix to understand, in his own way, what happened. But in my heart, I know Phoenix already knew. Animals are far more intuitive and open minded than we are. And the ones who are closer to their wild cousins tend to be even more sensitive. It can be challenging spending 17 years with a cat that prefers the company of their own kind, especially the small ones. Our hearts want to hug, cuddle and wrap ourselves around them. But that's us, not them. Instead, we spent 17 years respecting the needs and desires of Bronx. Sometimes that had to be from afar. But that's what we do here. It's about them. It's always about them.
Pets Remembered Cremation Service
New Brighton, MN 55112
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