The recent wildfire in Concow, California, brought about the rescue of two kittens, made by the efforts of Sayla Sullivan, an animal rescuer in Browns Valley, California, and Cowboy 911, a local rescue team. The kittens who were later named Ash, the black one, and Phoenix, the orange one, were found retreating in a wood-burning stove along with their cat mom, when the rescue team arrived. However, while the rescuers were approaching their hideout, the feral cat mom ran away. The kittens were successfully rescued and were brought to FieldHaven Feline Center, in Lincoln, California, where they were taken care of. Even after the rescue, Phoenix, the older kitten, was often found covering over his little brother, like it was shielding it from something. It was then made clear by the traces of burns on Phoenix’s little body that he was his little brother’s protector throughout the fire. He was fulfilling the duties of a big brother, even to the point of forsaking his own condition, just to keep his little brother safe. Scroll down to read the rest of the story, and visit FieldHaven’s website if you’re interested to extend help.
Phoenix and Ash were two kittens rescued during the wildfires in Concow, California. Phoenix has always been close to his brother’s side, covering him, as if he was shielding him from harm.
