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USPS Fires Kitten Mail Sorters for Napping on the Job
USPS Fires Kitten Mail Sorters for Napping on the Job
The United States Postal Service has laid off two kitten mail sorters for napping on the job, The Fluffington Post as learned. According to sources, the pair was caught asleep amid a pile of unsorted letters and boxes on Monday, the third such incident in the past week.
Avid readers of this site will remember that this is not the first time the USPS has had to let go of animal employees for poor job performance. In May, the Postal Service fired a bunny rabbit after he was discovered eating mail. Which, of course, raises the question: Why does the USPS keep hiring pets?
“This is just another example of the gross mismanagement at the post office,” said James Bing, a conservative radio host from Tempe, AZ who is in favor of shutting down the USPS completely.
Others aren’t so sure. “Cute animals can boost the morale of everyone in a workplace,” said pet psychologist Anna-Marie Templeton. "Sure they may be lousy workers themselves, but they can more than make up for that with productivity gains realized among other employees.“ Templeton believes the USPS might be hiring pet workers to keep others from "going postal.”
The USPS could not be reached for comment.
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Local Dog Meets Idol
Local Dog Meets Idol
A local dog named Murphy was overjoyed on Monday when he finally met his boyhood idol, McGruff the Crime Dog.
“This was a seminal moment for Murphy,” said longtime friend Avis Long. “He’s been a huge fan of McGruff for years. He could barely contain himself.”
According to Long, McGruff was making a scheduled stop in the area to speak to a local neighborhood watch. Friends of Murphy arranged for the meeting as a surprise, initially telling the pup that they were going shopping for a new flea collar.
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PHOTO OP: Waste Paper Kitty
PHOTO OP: Waste Paper Kitty
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Terrier Pitches in on Guinea Pig Bath Duty
Let’s face it: guinea pigs can get a little messy.
Fortunately, Oscar the Boston terrier is ready and willing to give his new roommate Cinnamon Spice a bath as needed.
“They have a close relationship,” says Jerri Ehle, a friend of both animals. “Oscar licks Cinnamon clean, Cinnamon picks up the toys in Oscar’s room. Win/win, I say.”