These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I

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These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I
Exorcise This Offer Upgrade User ID: 66273997 United States 04/25/2015 11:02 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I Throughout the "war to end all wars," cats were a common sight in the trenches and aboard ships, where they hunted mice and rats. Beyond their "official" duties, they were also embraced as mascots and pets by the soldiers and sailors with whom they served. An estimated 500,000 cats were dispatched to the trenches, where they killed rats and mice; some were also used as gas detectors. At sea, cats had the run of the ship — a tradition dating back thousands of years. As the U.S. Naval Institute explains: [link to io9.com]

Earth Daughter User ID: 59811970 United States 04/25/2015 11:06 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I Awwwww cute I bet they added a little sweetness to an otherwise miserable day for those men. "Arrows of hate have been shot at me too, but they never hit me, because somehow they belonged to another world, with which I have no connection whatsoever." - Albert Einstein
Let Freedom Ring 365 User ID: 63931122 United States 04/25/2015 11:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I Cool story, tx! You are the creator of your own master plan... Make it a good one. Wake the fuk up and be ready... This is absolutely no time to be stupid! “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” - Nikola Tesla
Underdog User ID: 64690516 United States 04/25/2015 11:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I Thank you so much for posting. Wonderful info for cat lovers everywhere!

Judethz User ID: 47012985 United Kingdom 04/25/2015 11:16 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I BUMP
Anonymous Coward User ID: 69033891 United States 04/25/2015 11:27 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I Awesome. I loooooove kitty cats. Mine are spoiled and have me well trained.
CMcC User ID: 68963304 United States 04/25/2015 11:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I Nice! Fear God and Dread Nought.

Exorcise This (OP) User ID: 66273997 United States 04/25/2015 11:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I Thanks, everyone for your comments so far. My 1st 5* post!
Exorcise This (OP) User ID: 66273997 United States 04/25/2015 12:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I However, should we be teaching cats the ways of warfare? They already rule the home, next: the world! On second thought, that doesn't sound too bad, really.
Zedakah User ID: 58407142 United States 04/25/2015 12:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: These Are the Brave and Fluffy Cats Who Served in World War I Heh, I was more surprised to see a Canadian soldier than I was to see the military cat. But most cats were Navy cats, because they liked having them aboard to catch any rats that would get in the food.
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