Dennis, a kitten found in the prison barn by an inmate in 1952 was kept in the penitentiary for sixteen years. Guards allowed him to keep Dennis even though incarcerated men were not allowed pets. Dennis roamed the yard and made friends.
In a unique circumstance, a prisoner's pet, a kitten named Dennis, was allowed to stay in the penitentiary for sixteen years. The inmate was permitted to care for him despite the rules prohibiting prisoners from having pets. During this period, Dennis interacted with other inmates and formed connections.