Phoebe Schreiber-Axis

2009

Phoebe was the brightest cat I have ever known. She thought she was human and wanted to be as tall as me. I'd pick her up and she'd hang on my shoulder as if she never wanted to be anywhere else. She wouldn't miss out on a hug either - whenever my husband hugged me she would come running, asking to be hugged too. We were a threesome for eight years.

Phoebe, I learned a lot from you. You were cool, confident, and always the life of the party. It was your world and I just lived in it. I was happy to serve you for 16 wonderful years. I hope you are getting lots of pets and love wherever you are. I will always miss you.

Remembrances

Julie Schreiber-Axis, Por...

Pet Parent: Julie Schreiber-Axis, Portland, Oreg.

We believe in honoring the lives of pets

Here at Best Friends, animals have such a special place in our lives. We honor those pets we’ve loved and those who need our help today. At Best Friends, we keep pets in our hearts

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