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Captain Sullenberger and Kitty. Photo:
Sam Painter CBS/ People Pets.com
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who successfully landed a jet on the New York Hudson River in January and saved the lives of the 155 people onboard, is a national hero. But in his hometown in Northern California, the pilot had already earned the title of hero because of his inspirational work with homeless pets.
In an article to be released by People magazine, Captain Sullenberger discusses the role he and his wife, Lorrie have played as “foster parents” for numerous orphaned kittens and cats during the past several years. The couple volunteers for the Tony LaRussa Animal Rescue Foundation, a group founded by the St. Louis Cardinal’s manager. They welcome homeless felines into their household until they are old enough and healthy enough to be spay/neutered and adopted.
One kitten in particular touched the hearts of the Sullenberger’s two years ago and became a full-fledged member of their family. She is a very shy, special needs Calico cat named Kitty.
"(Sully) loves that cat,” Lorrie said to People. “He has a special affinity for that cat. He desperately wants her to be a lap-cat. Since the accident, she's actually been leaning up against him."
In addition to Sullenberger’s rescue work with felines, the pilot and his wife also raise puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind. They even helped their neighbor and dear friend Joe Green, adopt his own guide dog after he lost his sight. And over the years Sullenberger has personally adopted three retired guide dogs.
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