There's A Program In Prisons That Allows Prisoners To Adopt Cats, And The Results Of It Are So Wholesome (Viral Reddit Thread)

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Apr 6, 2023 12:00 PM EDT

Adopting a cat is something that has undoubtedly and unquestionably made us better people. And we mean that. Having a cat made us calmer, made us more patient, taught us to appreciate the little things- the little ways that they show affection. Making the decision to adopt our kitties was seriously one of the bets things that we have ever done, and we will forever recommend adoption to others. Honestly, we have never thought about these benefits being applied anywhere else, but after seeing this, we're glad someone else did. 

Apparently, there is an amazing program that allows well-behaved prisoners to adopt cats. The first second we saw it, not gonna lie, we were slightly concerned for the cats, as is our instincts in most situations, but the more we learned about the program, the more we learned about the amount of benefits everyone gets there, the more we were reminded that… yeah, adopting a cat makes everyone better. That's just the magical effect that cats have. 

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    Font - 4 Posted by u/izacktorres 4 days ago Prisoners allowed to adopt cats: The idea behind this initiative is to take animals from a cat shelter and place them in the correctional facility so inmates could take care of them. The program quickly proved to be beneficial for both the adorable cats and inmates.
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    We think it's seeing the joy on these prisoners' faces that made us the most excited about this program. Happiness, joy, confidence, responsibility - all the things that this program brings about - are all so valuable to prisoners' rehabilitation. Again, we're really glad that someone thought about this idea.

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    And let's be real. Cats… cats will defend themselves if the need arises. Of course, cats shouldn't be given to anyone dangerous in the first place. but regardless, cats won't let anyone ride all over then. They demand respect and nothing less. So, no wonder they make us better people. It's not surprising at all when you think about it. 

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    Cat - EVERY PRISONER IN THIS PRISON HAS A CAT.
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    Joint - HOWEVER, ONLY WELL BEHAVED INMATES HAVE CHEMS
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    Cat - THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ONE.
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    Font - MattressMaker 4 days ago edited 4 days ago Emphasizing rehabilitation for prisoners should be the priority, and if animals help get them there, more power to them. 12.0k Reply Share
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    Font - SadQueerAndStupid +2.4 days ago exactly! Not to mention how much it could benefit the cats, especially in america where there are a lot of shelters overflowing with unadopted animals. 3.6k Reply Share
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    Font - catuela +2.4 days ago I don't remember the exact number but I know it is over 95% of inmates will be released back into the community. Rehabilitation, treatment and education should always be the #1 priority. We had dog adoptions at the first prison I worked at and it was really beneficial for the inmates that got to foster them. Reply Share 1.1k
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    Font - . pristinejunkie +2 - 4 days ago There was a program at Rikers when I worked there. The inmates worked very hard to better themselves and the lives of those dogs. Of all the hellish things I encountered there, it gave me hope to see real rehabilitation in action. 552 Reply Share
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    Font - NeonBright Dumbass +2. 4 days ago Hell yes. My bio mom was a felon who had worked with horses off and on her whole life, her favorite was finally getting to work with other felons to care for stable horses and barn animals. I know not everyone who can be but encouraging empathy for some and companionship or responsibility on others is great. Maybe we could also start to look better hiring for people who are dumped in parole or on release and struggle with any income. 4 2.1k Reply Share
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    Font - jakeandwally +2 4 days ago What a wonderful program. It's win win. 4.0k Reply Share
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    Font - NoBarsHere 4 days ago I wouldn't be surprised if those cats are happier than most cats since their owners would be spending most of their time with them; whereas, a lot of people just leave their cats at home to entertain themselves most of the time. 1.7k Reply Share
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    Font - +18 days ago But who sentenced these poor cats to prison? And what were their crimes? Involuntary mouse slaughter? Grand-Chocolate5031 1.4k Reply Share
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    Font - de For High Jumper81 · 8 days ago Feline felonies 147 ↓ Reply Share
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