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pet cats on death row

lolo62 · 2014-07-30 20:31:50

Just watching 'inside death row' on utv where it shows an inmate who had been awarded the'privilege' of owning a pet cat. (Indiana state prison) Although I think its a sweet idea and it must be lovely for the inmate, the cat seems to be permanently tethered to the bars of his cell with a string on her collar. I found this…

30-07-2014 9:31pm

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Just watching 'inside death row' on utv where it shows an inmate who had been awarded the'privilege' of owning a pet cat. (Indiana state prison)
Although I think its a sweet idea and it must be lovely for the inmate, the cat seems to be permanently tethered to the bars of his cell with a string on her collar. I found this pretty upsetting being a cat owner and knowing their independent and free-spirited nature. Surprised this is not an issue for PETA or something...
Anyone else see it?

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