This Jail Takes In Rescue Cats And Surprising Connections Are Made

From cat lovers to dog lovers, and even those not overly enamored with animals, you can’t help but smile when you see a kitten nestled in someone’s arms.

At Pendleton Correctional Facility, the prisoners have taken on the role of caretakers for homeless cats. It’s a way for them to show compassion without fear of appearing weak. The ASPCA says newborn kitties weigh an average of just 3.5 ounces.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley highlights the importance of socialization for fearful kittens. These cats often hiss or strike if they had boisterous mothers, or simply hide if their mothers fled when in danger. To help these cats come out of their shell, requires daily work and a safe space to build trust. 

Rehabilitating scared kittens can be a challenge, but the Humane Society lists common fear triggers such as loud noises, strange people, and stressful events. For inmates at a correctional facility, the process of getting close to cats requires creating a calm environment and being a familiar and calm presence. 

The fear of rejection often causes people with low self-esteem to withhold love and gratitude, thus missing out on the benefits of relationships. However, the inmates in this photo demonstrate the importance of unconditional love in building healthy self-esteem. 

Being a correctional officer is not an easy job. While it’s easy to overlook the traumatic effects of prison on these officers, researchers at UC Berkeley have found that they are more likely to suffer from suicidal thoughts, depression, and PTSD. 

The Scholars Strategy Network has found that prison rates have declined significantly in direct correlation to a decrease in public punitiveness. This demonstrates the immense influence public opinion has on reducing incarceration numbers. 

The photo of a man holding a cat while seemingly warning the camera to back off is a powerful symbol of the power of companionship. According to The Center for Prisoner Health and Human Rights, inmates are more likely to have endured trauma from abuse than the general public. 

A Youtube video titled “My Cat Saved My Son” went viral. It showed a brave cat leaping to the rescue of a little boy who was being attacked by a dog. Miraculously, the boy’s injuries were limited to a few stitches, thanks to his feline guardian. 

It’s time to rediscover the joys of play! Help Guide states that adults who play can experience a world of benefits, such as improved brain function, increased creativity, better relationships, and a boost of energy. 

The public is in a difficult position when it comes to prison funding. The system needs to be fixed, and one of the main challenges is how to deal with mentally ill inmates. 

Caring for a pet, even an insect, provides the sensation of being needed and wanted. This was seen in a study that concluded that older adults who took care of five caged crickets for two months had less depression than the control group. 

This photograph speaks volumes of the unbreakable bond between man and his feline companion. The cat leans into the man, and the man pulls the cat in towards him, showcasing an inspiring connection. But what’s even more remarkable is that this bond goes far beyond skin deep. 

For shelter pets, life behind bars is all too familiar. They may have been placed in cages for a variety of reasons, and for many this means having to submit to authority. But what sets shelter pets apart is their capacity for compassion and understanding, regardless of their past experiences. 

Bringing cats into the workplace may sound strange, but there are numerous benefits to having our furry friends around. According to USC’s Applied Psychology blog, cats help us maintain a better work-life balance by prompting us to take regular breaks, increase our spirits, and even lower our stress levels. 

Dre chose to stay extra long with the cat in his arms, and the photo conveys a sense of peace and inner stillness. Healthline lists many benefits of meditating, such as improved sleep, help with addiction, generated kindness, enhanced self-awareness, and emotional health. 

Cats have been proven to lower blood pressure, making them the “purrrfect” pet for rowdy prison life. The laid-back nature of cats requires less effort and allows more of them to inhabit the space, unlike their larger and rowdier canine counterparts. 

Behold the smiling man in the window! He’s not even the one holding the cat, yet he still looks so happy! According to CNC News, research has actually revealed that looking at cute things can boost your mood and concentration in the same way that some drugs do. 

We often attribute heroism to doctors, but they are not the only ones who deserve credit. Those who bring comfort to the ones suffering from illnesses should also be celebrated. While it’s never easy to accept that someone we care about might not always be there, it can be a salutary reminder to be grateful for our own health.

Two men in prison had a unique experience of loss. Faced with the knowledge that cats typically live to be only 16 years old, they knew that they may one day have to bury one of their beloved shelter cats. 

He hadn’t seen a pizza in ages. That stack of slices on the man’s plate? That’s because he was in prison. The Marshall Project revealed what prison meals actually consist of – and it’s not quite restaurant quality.