Alabama Post Office evicts Sammy the cat for not paying taxes

January 15, 2:50 AMProgressive Politics ExaminerKaren Harper

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Notasulga, Alabama is a tiny village town that is 13.9 square miles in size.  The town boasts a population of 916 people as of the 2000 census.  

Area residents were chagrined to learn that Sammy, a mostly beloved fixture in the post office had been banned.  

It all started when an anonymous customer wrote in to complain saying the cat doesn't pay taxes and shouldn't be allowed in a federal building.  

After receiving the complaint, the post master posted a sign that Sammy was no longer welcome in the building.

One of the pleasures of living in a small town is having a post office cat, said a local resident.  

Local residents joined forces, led by legendary Auburn Alabama football coach Pat Dye to protest Sammy's ban. 

By all accounts, Sammy usually just slept during most of his time in the post office, lying in a window or on a table. 

One of Sammy's supporters has rented a post office box in his name so he has a right to be in the building. Postal officials have removed the sign banning him from the building. 

I'm not sure about this, but I don't believe you have to be a tax payer to visit a federal building in this country.

If you want to send a letter to Sammy, just address it to Sammy, Post Office Box 173, Notasulga, Alabama 36866.

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