Lest we forget, cats have played an important role in our war efforts through history.
Since time immemorial, they have served as ship's cats where they kept the vessel's stores free from rodents and also acted as mascots and companions to the crew. They were especially important in wartime, when supplies could be short, and men were far from home for extended periods and welcomed feline companionship. Sadly, since 1975 the British Royal Navy has banned cats, and indeed all animals, from its ships.
Cats. The fur-gotten heroes of the war effort.