On advice given previously to the House of Commons, the decision was made not to bring a cat on the estate on the following grounds. The estate had too much construction activity on site to provide a safe living environment for a free-roaming cat.
This initiative reflects our commitment to addressing urgent public and animal health risks through translational research, addressing the catastrophic impacts of H5N1 on feline populations.
William Doherty, the Suffolk County police chief of detectives, stated, "It's too early in the investigation to determine any cause" regarding the suspicious fire at the animal sanctuary.
The family will officially be reunited with Aggie when she is released from the hospital on Thursday. Kiefer said she was anxiously waiting, and she has a message for other pet owners: Don't underestimate cats, she said.