From The Boston Globe · · 1m 10s
Reading mother remembered for cat rescue work
Reading mother known for cat rescues charged with her death.
In brief
Reading mother known for cat rescues charged with her death. Andria Hanafin, a Reading mother who rescued cats, was shot by her son Ryan Hanafin in their kitchen. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Reading mother known for cat rescues
Andria Hanafin, a Reading mother of three, was a volunteer at The Cat Connection known for taking on the hardest rescue cases.
“She never said no. She never hesitated to help.”
Son charged with murder
Ryan Hanafin, 22, was arrested in Vermont and charged with murder in Woburn District Court.
Cat rescue community mourns
The Boston area animal rescue community is mourning the loss of Andria Hanafin after her death.
Family home as cat shelter
Hanafin’s house served as a de facto shelter for cats with complex medical needs and trust issues.
Cat rescue expertise
Hanafin was a veterinary technician at a Dorchester clinic and specialized in nurturing vulnerable cats.
Neighbors describe her kindness
Neighbors called Hanafin 'everybody’s helper' for her support of both people and pets.
“She was kind of like everybody’s helper.”
Family tensions led to death
Ryan Hanafin allegedly shot his mother after arguing about cats she was rescuing.
At a glance
Andria Hanafin, a Reading mother who rescued cats, was shot by her son Ryan Hanafin in their kitchen.
