In World War I, 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.
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excellent! always good to read positive cat stories!!
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