2 cats, falcon chicks and a donkey: Hamilton's top animal stories of 2020 COVID-19 was undoubtedly the biggest story of the year, but we also had some interesting stories involving animals. Social Sharing ‘We're just delighted we've got them,’ says Pat Baker, a senior monitor with Hamilton Falconwatch CBC News · Posted: Jan 01, 2021 11:00 AM ET | Last Updated: January 1 Hobbs the cat was found this week after being missing for nearly a decade(Submitted by LCHSAC) COVID-19 was undoubtedly the biggest story of the year, but we also had some interesting stories involving animals. They include a cat found after being missing for nearly 10 years, two falcon chicks hatched in Hamilton, and Max the dog, credited with saving his owner.