SGM Remy of Broadsway, Taylor of Broadsway……and then Bailey

The Story   We can only tell you part of their story.  Remy and Taylor came into our lives after 9/11.  Their owners worked at the World Trade Center.  One in Tower One and the other in Tower Two.  They never came home to their guys.   Taylor - Black and White SGM  Remy - Brown Classic and White

We had been helping a local rescue group place the animals left homeless from 9/11.  One day we stopped by and there were two cats, each in their own carrier, and they said they were brothers but could be split up.  We opened both cage doors and Taylor slowly crawled out and went into Remy’s carrier. Well that was it! They both came home.  It was so obvious that these boys were loved so much. Taylor would lie on his back for a tummy rub and Remy rolls over as soon as he sees you.  We vowed then that the one thing we would do is give these boys the best life we could.  We did know their names because neighbors had called the shelter to tell them about the cats.  Most people that got pets homeless from 9/11 knew nothing.  The families of the victims have to sign releases in order for the animals to be adopted (or put down) and they usually do not want any information given out.

The Show Career  We breed and show Maine Coons but over the years we have attempted to show in the HHP class.  The cats came from shelters at shows.  Most ended up biting or trying to attack the judges…they were torbies!  So it was quite delightful when Remy took to the judging table like he had been born there.  He soon trained the judges to slow down that teaser toy so he had a chance!  Remy was a joy to show and by the end of the year had acquired quite a fan club.  Taylor has decided he likes being home having his belly rubbed.  SGM  Remy of Broadsway is the 13^th Best Household Pet International and 2^nd Best Household Pet in the Northeast Region.

Postscript  Three months after adopting our boys we got a phone call from the rescue group.  There was Bailey, the third brother, he had been adopted first but his home ended up not being a good one and they took him back.

Now they are all together, cleaning each other and sleeping in a pile.  It is our covenant to the former owners of Remy, Taylor and Bailey that we shall continue to love them in their honor and memory.

Jennifer Sable and Jean Thompson
Broadsway Cats