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..

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.

The idea behind the program

Many of the cats who were in the shelter had become antisocial due to mistreatment.