{"id":298,"date":"2025-10-30T10:34:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=298"},"modified":"2025-10-30T10:34:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:34:36","slug":"send-us-your-photos-to-celebrate-national-cat-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=298","title":{"rendered":"Send us your photos to celebrate National Cat Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) \u2013 Wednesday is National Cat Day, which is the purrfect day to give extra attention to your feline friends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.wwlp.com\/news\/state-politics\/bay-staters-speak-out-in-defense-of-wildlife\/?ipid=promo-link-block1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Advocates rally to ban rodenticides for wildlife and pet safety;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"> Advocates rally to ban rodenticides for wildlife and pet safety <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">National Cat Day was created by Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Welfare Advocate, Colleen Paige, back in 2005. Since then, it has helped save the lives of more than one million cats, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldaycalendar.com\/national-day\/national-cat-day-october-29\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:National Day Calendar;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">National Day Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Studies have shown that having a cat can help lower stress, anxiety, and even depression, and having a cat in your home can also help reduce the risk of heart disease in high-risk individuals.\u00a0Cats can even help fight mental illness.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Cheddar. Sent by 22News viewer Andrea Wentworth.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Y17pavt2UKM9gLdTOttZrQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/286a444b5d52d79765933f3b2dd6f54c\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Cheddar. Sent by 22News viewer Andrea Wentworth.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"22News Digital Producer Beck Wehner\u2019s 2-year-old cat, Milo.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ODx5O6B8OFi_NCN13XaZ5A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/34324b93b6a530995a3e378de7cf0a12\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>22News Digital Producer Beck Wehner\u2019s 2-year-old cat, Milo.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer Alyssa Hein of Ludlow.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"332\" height=\"719\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nv9oXKg_0hG.DG9XtOccOA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTEzODY7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/add33ed124dc9ba4313d2aef1c6d1a45\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer Alyssa Hein of Ludlow.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Star. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/LxiVxz.bLfWw62qD3lYQ9w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/92335c8943b72c3fed9fd7e785ef4925\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Star. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Marty. Sent by 22News viewers Jim and Sue Wehner.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/iR.WKbdN9mJ2p.OgKaSqFQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/c3b54aa53224fb53aac3e8b1cfd0230b\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Marty. Sent by 22News viewers Jim and Sue Wehner.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Stormy. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"899\" height=\"674\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/W2DmvWl0f0TLmiMHgIVYAw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/7d479a3453427ea3e78d26599f04e26c\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Stormy. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Maisy. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"673\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/YUY7vrf6zzQ7c.gAD3iSfw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEwMjc7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/062ef3abb5d3b0ff18db970afc042d88\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Maisy. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer Elizabeth Domina.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"324\" height=\"719\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Dt1odUTJUfJ6e1gEz8xPAA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTE0MjA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/ce7789936b9923bcbc1faefbdf7a4262\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer Elizabeth Domina.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer Amy S. Petrie.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"520\" height=\"719\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/SCaLZPYV5a2yhcesXYZY1Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzMjc7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/cbab983cb85607c1a917fc7457b8b092\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer Amy S. Petrie.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer Jackie Smith.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"539\" height=\"719\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/8jv1QgH_Ic.cpT6z1JVeEA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODE7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/5adb473f432ec10dca16038dadfaa40e\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer Jackie Smith.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer Ari Bajrami.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"333\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wcT9RmwaDqrmHB2G1OnPdg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTEzODQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/3ecd23e7f30042eb3214ff37b9f9919e\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer Ari Bajrami.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer Ari Bajrami.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"333\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nXl__5lZ8LOSzp9M0pn8_w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTEzODQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/1e0874589db92510e3e0e1f4efcab4bb\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer Ari Bajrami.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer Ari Bajrami.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"333\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9EWW9wpL8Bdi4mZiw1sJqg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTEzODQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/e991129f8a8e68cbb9db6f098d44e0eb\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer Ari Bajrami.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Alice Freya. Sent by 22News viewer Scott Hiorns.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"481\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/G03qpdi7WV.GhCa7wgi8qg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNzc7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/c5f18f9d044951cb93ebf9dd6adf91c3\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Alice Freya. Sent by 22News viewer Scott Hiorns.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Toby. Sent by 22News viewer Taylor Forrant.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QoHX6LA3PEQmh8lpuOn1ww--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/b561b6e150c6b1f5838a26a19339b85a\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Toby. Sent by 22News viewer Taylor Forrant.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Simba. Sent by 22News viewer Taylor Forrant.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wTGKbjclCTqH7VLxdxLU3Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/4b3d48d1b7e7833bcfaba0280b4394e5\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Simba. Sent by 22News viewer Taylor Forrant.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Salem. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/pnx0jkEBHNKMIXcKmlxkvg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/c1e28066746863ec2119d803f12286eb\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Salem. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Midnight. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/DobixeCvCfu75MWZFmnrRA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/8e747b02adbf27b0dc8a86a2af571878\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Midnight. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer Jackie Rhodes.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/VfVFVhtVLRFZb1Gy01RPRg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/3500767fe0fd5c30be15f462fd055a7d\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer Jackie Rhodes.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer Lisa Artherton.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/pT8wey7FsejBTKYf5ohmgQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/28dfe2f21b01ae05e0d2a39060832c9e\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer Lisa Artherton.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer Lisa Artherton.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/SPu4_NNEAZbZlqVjqk1nvw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/a439a14f67f4ce352998e8a92a344dd1\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer Lisa Artherton.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer Lisa Artherton.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/vibnX0q1EFuQP_fQVa.ZyQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/4bf47b5711309f8b7f37edae7f623b26\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer Lisa Artherton.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Smudge. Sent by 22News viewer Alexandra Wilbois.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/NeLgqmQjdiq_hoJGJ43vTw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/8c9f19de61614abb23f04e7d34c120a4\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Smudge. Sent by 22News viewer Alexandra Wilbois.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Nacho. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/C2v6mW6jjp3fdi4k12JhDA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/612ae2e1acc04004d2b7c95963fe3521\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Nacho. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Mr. Noodles. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"520\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1hbPMeAJTLciZTP93gYPaA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExODI7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/f3410460ac104f2c9c59108edf42d346\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Mr. Noodles. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Bella and Louie of Fall River. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/h.Y7FOF2XDok20v.gtaBTA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/66186f74493f02afb409321d91fab26e\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Bella and Louie of Fall River. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Lucy. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"580\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PjXf9qpagk9Q7xjmjSPBcQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExOTI7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/950fe23d26fa94aaaeaada4f9bbaba09\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Lucy. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Cleopatra. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/lKVppOv1D_bW9jlJS9RYrQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTk2MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/05c7b72dd85b81b40bf7faaf170c41b1\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Cleopatra. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Eight-year-old Onyx. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"481\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/fGdKn63W314vDWYDAlNl5w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNzc7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/17ba4d3a18ff613a0fdd4f7c45c99aa7\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Eight-year-old Onyx. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"One-year-old Smoky. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"481\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/AVB6LrpYJDVITIuqpDE3Ww--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNzc7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/5d4d97960d399e0cab30a5917c2b92db\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>One-year-old Smoky. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Brie and Cammie. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"719\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kB7L7HSEWbzfdrgT35r2IA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTEzMTU7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/0940dda5c0be6488b51844046086b7ea\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Brie and Cammie. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer Lisa Cody.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"580\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/K239fYePn6Bp_TD0spwsaQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExOTI7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/0d9199b6d2a2dff3cd27e3746d7ebf5d\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer Lisa Cody.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Halli. Sent by 22News viewer Lynn Lis.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OsPYU_zKi87LtdcdZfzdaA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/0f9980f40731aac0ef5b9e76ce060546\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Halli. Sent by 22News viewer Lynn Lis.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Jack. Sent by 22News viewer Lynn Lis.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/dAZnvIpUiI1Jdh1k65ijaw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/411cd9d1a9117830016392ef09a80ddc\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Jack. Sent by 22News viewer Lynn Lis.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Dennis. Sent by 22News viewer Lynn Lis.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zHrvKJsFTJR7MRM5oDYPDg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/6bf8984af170792dd146866c9b85792f\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Dennis. Sent by 22News viewer Lynn Lis.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/JzAF_8MVo2IGGtXnnFWxQA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/d206682057c1450f43d9b6de9365f35d\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Rissy of Agawam. Sent by 22News viewer Dottie Adams.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"580\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/LScY4.tQwDQ0JNB_aOtKfw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExOTI7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/b370b2f92bafd89babd521659847f89a\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Rissy of Agawam. Sent by 22News viewer Dottie Adams.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Five-year-old Oliver. Sent by 22News viewer Yarinette Quinones.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"324\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PpFzAz_f7oMsr02EH6wlaA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTE0MjI7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/c794b550ab8a2aa185a8f225a8027acb\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Five-year-old Oliver. Sent by 22News viewer Yarinette Quinones.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Kennedy. Sent by 22News viewer Troy Stucenski.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OwZI0s.w9VxuWmQla1O5Iw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/3e6bcb667d824621dc6b75d0ac087bb5\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Kennedy. Sent by 22News viewer Troy Stucenski.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"481\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/VnjQ1E7BEx.czJPWWsLAFg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNzc7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/840afc9f0d1bef8a7e1f431b07997030\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"481\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QElf7mfTOQsPNRuo2MQ1tg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNzc7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/c510a9bfe7beaf48cb64f70afd4fdcd5\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Romeo of Dudley. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"530\" height=\"719\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jooitsW6d6y9jym6YyzKmg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzMDI7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/1c18b42b1a3ff905d1cd45091027a85c\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Romeo of Dudley. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Benny of Deerfield. Sent by 22News viewer Susan Pardoe.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"898\" height=\"414\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/6lMK8WZD46WfmLQO7OLhtg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ0MztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/5b901e0f69b1b4223fb70cc2f0a64d4a\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Benny of Deerfield. Sent by 22News viewer Susan Pardoe.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Simon of Southwick. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"899\" height=\"560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_rvxyMxgS2qgB.FeRHDLzA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU5ODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/e6efa7cd43911dbec047a00912a10333\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Simon of Southwick. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Little Void. Sent by 22News viewer Michelle Johnson.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/s0DaKoO7rTmU1KRRiqlKyA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/ff5b1e6f83defda81306c5e8fbbdba96\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Little Void. Sent by 22News viewer Michelle Johnson.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"MoeMoe. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/DJCbKqRAjlYgxsw14qYtzQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/2768009a2f652dd523880db41cb9a429\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MoeMoe. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Corky. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/JQwHf742Auw.bhT_XEgSWQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/3297cc07955e096360ee5d94c11ba8d5\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Corky. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Little One. Sent by 22News viewer Erica Rodriguez.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"547\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ze.FPc2..4KWQxN23QRrpw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNjQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/aa8eb2db504ffcba30bf27e2d006cee9\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Little One. Sent by 22News viewer Erica Rodriguez.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Ary. Sent by 22News viewer Erica Rodriguez.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"491\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5FzpcHAr.0tp40Z5wc.ocQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0MDg7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/06c26dad71706e6dc61381a69009bb79\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Ary. Sent by 22News viewer Erica Rodriguez.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Smokey. Sent by 22News viewer Erica Rodriguez.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"736\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/MPhsAT9J8m5WO26Vl0itNg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTkzOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/84f6e923d054e24d5bb1b91c76f5e71e\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Smokey. Sent by 22News viewer Erica Rodriguez.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Lola. Sent by 22News viewer Brian Reynolds.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/65vZZSaaB_hJZBRjp.0DJg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/bd220991a149170d5d651d0d380451fd\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Lola. Sent by 22News viewer Brian Reynolds.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Louie. Sent by 22News viewer Christine Langlois.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/tF93eG8kTCcLXhIwdid9GA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/c3cd9f052c2ba827c2e8142db275d208\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Louie. Sent by 22News viewer Christine Langlois.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Becky. Sent by 22News viewer Maureen Prost.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/npktngLP.RNImgbhWH2MsA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/7d39db50fa9d856b1f51319cfae7059b\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Becky. Sent by 22News viewer Maureen Prost.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Cheddar and Bear. Sent by 22News viewer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/O_AoDvbrvtUrc2CbemWvvQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/9a9aa567c6b13947535502a6ef19c55e\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Cheddar and Bear. Sent by 22News viewer.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Khronic. Sent by 22News viewer Rachel B.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"404\" height=\"719\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gLbYJCrMoyK5x1sBw8bfjQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTEyNTU7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wwlp_springfield_articles_751\/39a7bf810cd50763d7829a236e90eafe\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Khronic. Sent by 22News viewer Rachel B.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Only 20% of orange cats are female<\/strong> \u2013 Female cats have two X chromosomes (XX), while a male cat has one X chromosome and one Y chromosome (XY). Color in cats is mostly related to their sex because the gene causing color is on the X chromosome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Cats have fewer taste buds than dogs or humans<\/strong> \u2013 Cats have about 473 taste buds, which is far fewer than people, as we have 9,000, or dogs, who have 1,700.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Cats don\u2019t get cavities <\/strong>\u2013 Up to 90% of cats more than four years old have\u00a0dental problems. However, they don\u2019t get the types of cavities that people do, in part because of the pointed shape of cat teeth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Many cats get the zoomies after using the litter box<\/strong> \u2013 Lots of cats will run like crazy after using the litter pan for a bowel movement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Cat whiskers are as sensitive as human fingertips<\/strong> \u2013 They are strategically located on the face to provide sensory equipment to help guide a cat through the day, aiding vision and helping the cat to navigate, much like antennae on insects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Cats that scratch furniture are often marking their territory <\/strong>\u2013 Cats have tiny scent glands on their feet, and when they scratch furniture, they leave just a little bit of their smell on it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Pet adoption tips<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Consider your current lifestyle. Will you have time for an active kitten or will an adult cat be more to your pace?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Make multiple visits before choosing a cat. Sometimes, the perfect cat will choose you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Spend one-on-one time with the cat so you have some bonding moments and her true personality comes through.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Do other members of your fur family need to be considered? If so, be sure to introduce them to be sure their personalities mesh.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When you bring your new family member home, have a space ready for him to decompress and adjust to his new abode. Don\u2019t be surprised if it hides at first. This is normal cat behavior.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">22News would love to see a photo of your cat! Email us at\u00a0reportit@wwlp.com.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Local News Headlines<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. 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