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.
A prisoner's pet, a kitten named Dennis, was discovered in the prison barn in 1952. The inmate was allowed to keep the cat with him for sixteen years, even though it was against the rules for prisoners to have pets. During his time there, Dennis explored the yard and formed connections with other inmates.