Cats have amazing healing powers – that have been scientifically proven. They can even reduce stress and help fight depression. Anyone who has ever owned a feline knows they win our hearts. It’s hard to imagine life without them. Unfortunately, a family of firefighters and EMS members based in a San Francisco firehouse were forced to give up their beloved cat.
When Edna, a stray cat, wandered into San Francisco’s Fire Station 49, the fire department decided to take her in. She immediately became a part of the family. However, someone made a complaint about Edna living in the station and sadly, the firefighters were forced to make her leave.
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After the devastating news, the firefighters decided to ask for help on social media. She has her own Instagram account that has more than 45,000 followers. The department asked its followers to sign a petition for her to stay at the station. Edna is a friendly cat and welcomed everyone with a meow and was often found sleeping in the laps of her co-workers. She also provided the needed therapy to the firefighters.
After receiving an anonymous complaint, it was decided that Edna needs to find a new home. The San Francisco Fire Department released a statement in which they said that the workplace is an ambulance deployment facility where employees keep medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals. According to the investigation, the cat may compromise the sterility of supplies and equipment which is used on patients.
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Fortunately, there is someone who already knew Edna’s story and decided to adopt her. In the statement, the department also said that one of the employees volunteered to adopt Edna. Everyone was thrilled when they found out that the cat will finally have a forever home, but also sad that she had to leave the station.
