In 1854, a cat named Crimean Tom saved invading French and British troops from starvation by leading them to a secret cache of food. And Tiddles served several Royal Navy ships in World War II. In 1940, Faith the Church Cat saved her newborn kitten from a German air raid that destroyed St. Augustine’s Church. And in Iraq, in 2004, Private First Class Hammer ingratiated himself to a U.S. Army unit and eradicated the mice that were contaminating their food supplies.
But, then there was SIMON – THE WAR HERO CAT, who served aboard the HMS Amethyst during 1949.
SIMON is the ONLY CAT to have won the Dickin Medal, which is the highest British honor awarded for animal bravery in battle. The Dickin Medal is recognized worldwide as the animals’ Victoria Cross. As of 2018, Simon is the only cat that has ever earned this prestigious award!
Read more about Simon‘s bravery HERE
Animals are a window to your soul and a doorway to your spiritual destiny. If you let them into your life and allow them to teach you, you will be better for it. ― Kim Shotola
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"Owning a dog is not just a privilege; it’s a responsibility. They depend on us for, at minimum, food and shelter, and deserve much more. When you take a dog into your life, you need to understand the commitment that dog ownership entails." ~ AKC
Adopted Pets are the best pets you can have. Most adoptable pets come from loving homes that simply cannot care for them anymore. Or they are strays who’ve been on their own without the loving care they deserve. ― Josh Duhamel
In the beginning, God created man, but seeing him so feeble, He gave him the cat. – Warren Eckstein
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