Cats have a natural ability to provide therapeutic benefits, helping to reduce anxiety and depression for their owners. However, at a prison in Indiana, cats are also transforming the lives of inmates through a unique program. The Animal Protection League and the state of Indiana partnered to create a program at the Pendleton Correctional Facility where cats receive behavior modification and trust-building training to prepare them for adoption.
The program has had a profound impact on the inmates, teaching them responsibility, non-violent problem-solving, and giving them the opportunity to experience unconditional love from a pet. Many inmates have expressed that caring for an animal has allowed them to open up and show love, something they may have never experienced before.
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