Fogarty (2), Shefflin (3), Cha Fitzpatrick, Richie Power and Eddie Brennan all pointed in the second half to put the Cats six points ahead with 76 minutes played.

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The Maryland couple currently cares for 116 cats and six dogs at Rude Ranch Animal Rescue, which they run out of their home in Harwood.

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Ms Dyas, whose six "sociable" cats would be in the cafe, said pet therapy is acknowledged by many people as beneficial and can help to reduce people's anxiety and stress.

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My mum loved me but couldn't express it except through food, when I asked her to look after my three cats within six months they were obese and within two years all were dead!

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The Black Cats were ahead as early as the fifth minute courtesy of a neat finish from Darren Bent from six yards.

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