Edna the cat had been a fixture at Station 49 since the firefighters-in-residence took her in as a stray four years ago when she was only a kitten. Over the course of the past few days, Edna’s Instagram page had amassed over 20,000 followers since news of her eviction broke a few days ago.
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Fans of the fire station kitty have expressed their support far and wide from England to New Zealand. Edna was in the process of being registered as a therapy animal. Therapy animals are allowed to visit restricted spaces like schools and hospitals in order to provide comfort.
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However, the process of earning Edna’s certificate was stopped because someone from the firehouse has stepped forward and offered to adopt her. A statement released by the San Francisco Fire Department stated that someone from the Ambulance Deployment Facility has volunteered to adopt and care for her.
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“We are happy to report that a member of the Ambulance Deployment Facility has volunteered to adopt the cat as a pet at home, where she will be well cared for,” the statement said. “The Department has been a staunch supporter and advocate for providing emotional support to its members.”
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