Walter Cronkite was a supporter of The HSUS and the recipient, in 1990, of our James Herriot Award. In 2006, HSUS staff member Rob Blizard talked with the veteran broadcaster about his lifelong interest in animals.
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| Walter Cronkite adopted two cats from a shelter in New Jersey. The HSUS |
On a crisp fall day in October, veteran CBS journalist and anchorman—and contributor to The HSUS—Walter Cronkite shared stories with us about living with pets, reporting on animal protection issues, and volunteering for humane causes.
In his New York apartment—complete with Emmy Awards on the bookcases and several pictures of Cronkite with famous world leaders and grandchildren—cat trees and toys sat just inside the foyer. Two young black-and-white cats made their appearance as Cronkite talked about his feline friends. Keysa was thinner and more outgoing than Blackie, her stout, more reserved sister. READ Full Story
