Prison Sees Change In Prisoners After Shelter Cats Are Brought In
December 18, 2022
Cats are remarkable animals. They get a lot of attention here on the internet for over a decade and as time has gone on they have gained more and more attention in the real world.
A reason for this could be their therapeutic benefits from spending time with cats. Many cat cafes have opened up around the world over the last 5 years.
This could potentially be because cats make people feel uplifted. One prison in Indiana saw a similar result when they took in cats from a shelter and visibly saw the impact this decision had on the inmates.
In 2015 Animal Protection League and Pendleton Correctional Facility in Indiana started a program called F.O.R.W.A.R..
The idea behind the program
The concept behind the program was to take cats from a shelter and allow inmates of the correctional facility to take care of them. This proved successful for all parties involved.