Bandit might just be the coolest cat in town, attending festivals and frequenting shops and cafes. But to her owner Anthorr, Bandit is much more than an adventure buddy, she's his support to leave the house each day.
abc.net.au/news/assistance-cat-bandit-helping-owner-deal-with-ptsd/102438742When he started looking towards retirement, Anthorr began searching for a new furry companion, not knowing he would soon find his perfect match in cat Bandit."She suddenly became a very independent and extremely intelligent cat," he said.
Anthorr was told an assistance animal would help him to feel grounded, be in the here and now, and also reduce anxiety attacks or other PTSD-related symptoms.'She can tell when something's not right'Anthorr said it was a difficult process because, in the ACT and New South Wales, registration programs were focused on dogs.
"She might stretch up to me and place her paws on my leg and demand attention, and then she'll put pressure on me to do that."Bandit is officially registered as an assistance cat in New South Wales, but Anthorr is still working towards her registration in the ACT.
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