Behind Prison Walls Cats And Inmates Rehabilitate Each Other

Today we'd like to shine a spotlight on a very special program based at the Pendleton Correctional Facility of Indiana in which inmates are able to care for cats and receive all the therapeutic goodness that goes along with it. "Cats can't judge men on their wrongdoings. They cannot gauge the gravity of crime, and cannot judge the ink on people's skin.  Cats are unable to distinguish between street clothes and prison uniforms –– and that's exactly what makes the relationship between the men at Pendleton Correctional Facility, a maximum-security prison outside of Indianapolis, and the cats that live there, so special. For six hours a day, seven days a week, a handful of men receive unqualified love from the more than 20 cats that live in the prison as part of the FORWARD program, or Felines and Offenders Rehabilitation with Affection, Reformation and Dedication. In exchange for care and a place to stay before being adopted, the cats at Pendleton offer inmates untampered, non-judgmental affection." Story Via Indystar.comThis amazing program benefits everyone involved, and it's wild success has inspired other correctional facilities to engage in similar programs! Pure wholesome goodness.