RICHMOND, Va. — National Animal Control Appreciation Week, which recognizes the work of animal control officers, is celebrated annually during the second full week of April.
To mark the occasion this year, CBS 6 is taking a look back at just a few of the animal control success stories that resonated with our viewers, from the adoption of a 42-pound cat who went on to capture hearts around the world, to the rescue of a drunken raccoon from a neighborhood Virginia ABC Store.
‘Chill as ever’ fat cat Patches celebrates ‘significant’ weight loss milestone
Patches the cat
In April 2023, Richmond Animal Care and Control shared a photo of Patches, who was surrendered to their shelter weighing 42 pounds.
The photo went viral and Patches was quickly adopted by Kay Ford, who kept him on a strict diet and kept the internet up to date with Patches’ weight loss progress…