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Cat evicted from U.S. Post Office for not paying taxes
Judd Davis / NBC News
January 9, 2009 - 9:22pm
NOTASULGA,AL - Residents of the tiny Alabama town of Notasulga are rallying around a local fixture after his eviction from the post office.
"Sammy" the cat was banned from the building after someone wrote in to complain about the cat's presence.
"They said 'This is a federal building and he doesn't pay federal taxes so he can't come in'," said postal worker Rochelle Langford.
Before his banishment Sammy spent most of his time lounging in the post office's window.
Sammy's supporters think they've found a way to move him safely back in.
They've rented a P.O. Box in his name.
Post office workers say they'll allow Sammy back in, but will try to keep him out of the way of customers.
It seems there are always small mindrd and mean, petty persons
everywhere who have nothing positive to do with their lives.
It is very sad to see such meaness being directed at one little
kitty and the nice folks who are taking care of one of God's
creatures. Perhaps this person needs a hug themselves poor soul.
Or therapy. I'll bet they are pretty friendless. I feel sorry for them.
why do we give them such power to do harm? polly
polly
6 months agoI believe whoever wrote that letter should have the same thing done to them. i hope they get thrown out of their home. the cat hasn't harmed anyone. i myself am a cat lover, i have 3 cats inside and 8 cats outside, 4 dogs. all animal lovers should flood the post office with letters to Sammie.
samantha gross
1 year agoThank you all for your comments concerning Sammy..
sheenadee
1 year agoI am also an animal lover and particularly our feline friends. But, with my love of animals aside, what harm was Sammie causing anyone? The postal workers didn't seem to mind. It is a Federal Building but also a place where this animal took refuge and was kept safe. It is just mean spirited of someone to complain about Sammie "not paying taxes", that's just plain ridiculous. I'm so proud of the residents of that town - fighting for Sammie. MUCH LOVE TO NOTASULGA, AL from Longview, TX.
Brenda Campbell
1 year agowhat's Sammie's address?
eli
1 year agoI beleive Sammie should be let back in the Post Office. The person who complained about Sammie should be shunned by the town. One cat who bothers no one and has his own mail box, that's paid for should be allowed back in. Spread the word for Sammie the Post Office cat should stay. I'm an animal lover. We have 5 cats, 3 dogs, 2 birds,and 1 rabbit; with plenty of room to spare.
Virginia Thorsen
Fort Worth, Texas
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