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You are here: Home / Kitty Wisdom / Help Browser the Library Cat Keep His Job!

Help Browser the Library Cat Keep His Job!

June 30, 2016 By: Summer Samba34 Comments

summer speaks out for Browser the Library Cat

We are big fans of library cats here, and I bet you are too. In fact, there’s even a library cat named Browser featured in the first Rescued anthology my human published. Just this week, I heard about a different Browser the Library Cat, this one living at the White Settlement Public Library in Texas. This Browser is in danger of losing his job because the City Council has voted to have him removed!

A photo posted by White Settlement Library (@wslibrary) on Jun 13, 2016 at 9:02am PDT

It all started when one city employee’s puppy wasn’t allowed to come to work. Apparently, this person didn’t understand the difference between a family pet and an animal that was performing a service and complained. Then a couple of cat hating council members took up the cause and voted to have Browser removed, claiming allergy concerns — this after being presented with a petition containing 618 signatures (not an insignificant number in a city of just over 16,000 residents) urging them to keep Browser. Several people (including cat allergic people) spoke in Browser’s favor. Even mayor Ron White wants him to stay. But Council member Elzie Clements told the local weekly, Grizzly Detail, “City Hall and city businesses are no place for animals.” This sad minority opinion won out.

A photo posted by White Settlement Library (@wslibrary) on Apr 6, 2016 at 1:19pm PDT

Browser is not exactly a kitty-come-lately at the library. The former shelter cat has been keeping children happy and mice at bay at the White Settlement Public Library since 2010. In fact, it was the City Council back then that voted to have him there. Keeping Browser at the library costs taxpayers nothing — expenses for his food and care are paid for by library employees, donations, and through yearly fundraising. Browser has even had his own calendar. The friendly cat has been a favorite among patrons young and old, and made the library a welcome place to visit. Library cats are important mascots, and often inspire people to be more supportive of their local libraries. That certainly has been true for Browser and the White Settlement Public Library. Now all that could come to an end in this small town when Browser’s 30-day notice is up on July 14.

There is one last chance to save Browser’s position at the library. Mayor White is hoping the Council will reconsider their decision at their July 12 meeting. Support is growing for Browser, including a petition that, as of right now, has over 7,500 signatures. Can you help show Browser and the library patrons of White Settlement that you’ve got their back? You can do so below:

Sign the petition for Browser to keep his library cat job here.

Write to the Council members of White Settlement here (remember, it pays to be nice!).

Show your support and follow Browser on Facebook here.

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Comments

  1. Sandy says

    July 1, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    SO glad to read that Browser can stay!
    http://apnews.excite.com/article/20160701/us–odd-library_cat_reinstated-c1858fe472.html

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  2. Kitties Blue says

    July 1, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    This is just wrong. We had Mom sign the petition. Sure hope it helps. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

    Reply
  3. Cathy Keisha says

    July 1, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    I’m so glad Browser got a stay and I know this post had a lot to do with it. Thanks for publicizing this.

    Reply
  4. Chuck Huss says

    July 1, 2016 at 4:52 am

    I don’t know why people have to be such haters.

    Reply
  5. Three Chatty Cats says

    June 30, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    Thanks for spreading the word, Summer. I had just signed the petition!

    Reply
  6. meowmeowmans says

    June 30, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    We just signed the petition! How upsetting that a couple of petty people can ruin things for everyone. 🙁

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  7. Sometimes Cats Herd You says

    June 30, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    The idea that this is just sour grapes over someone who couldn’t play bring your puppy to work day makes us hissing mad. There’s a big difference between a cat or dog with a job and refusing to leave your family pet at home. Our human is off to sign the petition right now.

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  8. Marjorie, Harvey, Miranda, Silver and Dusty says

    June 30, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    Hacked Off by this. Signing and promoting!

    Reply
  9. William's kith & kin says

    June 30, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    It’s a sad world, isn’t it?

    Reply
  10. Toby says

    June 30, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    Mom signed the petition to let Browser keep his job – and his home!

    Reply
  11. Melissa, Mudpie & Angel Truffles says

    June 30, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    Poor Browser. How sad that a few spoilsports can ruin things for everyone. Off to sign the petition right now!

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  12. Fraidy Cats! says

    June 30, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    we signed the petition, Summer! we sure hope the council reconsiders and Browser can stay.

    pip, smidgen, minnie, hollie, sharpie, ditto

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  13. Diane Ricciardi Stewart says

    June 30, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    Summer, I have signed and shared this petition. I do pray that Browser will be able to keep his *job*. . . ♥♥♥

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  14. Dawn and kiki says

    June 30, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    I signed. How awful they want to remove Browser from people who may need him. Very sad. It doesn’t take much to make people happy, I’m not sure why there is so much bitterness in the world.

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  15. Emma and Buster says

    June 30, 2016 at 10:39 am

    We signed the petition.

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  16. Lone Star Cats says

    June 30, 2016 at 9:47 am

    So dumb. It’s sad what a few cat-haters can do.

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  17. Ellen Pilch says

    June 30, 2016 at 9:17 am

    This makes me so angry, how can someone not know the difference between bringing a dog to work and a cat that is working. I will definitely help. I think that person should be fired too.

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  18. LP says

    June 30, 2016 at 8:50 am

    We will sign the petition. Some times small people who don’t get their way, can make big mistakes. 🙁

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  19. Katie Isabella says

    June 30, 2016 at 8:08 am

    Mom signed the petition, w rote to the Mayor, and did all the other things asked for. THANK you Summer.

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  20. Sue Brandes says

    June 30, 2016 at 7:54 am

    Signed the petition. Hope he can stay at the library.

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  21. Marg says

    June 30, 2016 at 7:51 am

    Oh I hope this petition works and Broswer can stay.

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  22. Robin Whiskers says

    June 30, 2016 at 6:21 am

    Broswer MUST stay at his home, the library! And I love the Warriors books like pictured with him. 😉

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  23. dma says

    June 30, 2016 at 5:57 am

    i hope the petition is successful. let’s hope browser proves the adage ‘you can’t fight city hall’ wrong.

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  24. HaHnnah and Lucy says

    June 30, 2016 at 5:48 am

    We have a library cat at our local library – he waits every day at the door waiting to be let in when it’s opening time.

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  25. Toby & Leia says

    June 30, 2016 at 5:32 am

    We signed the petition and emailed all the members of the council (nicely). We’re also going back to our own post and adding a line at the bottom to check out the details here. Thank you for letting us know!

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  26. Lola and Lexy says

    June 30, 2016 at 5:28 am

    This makes us so mad!!! We’re going to share the petition on our facebook page!

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  27. Madi says

    June 30, 2016 at 5:15 am

    Summer we just heard that Blog paws will be in South Carolina next year. OMCs that is very close to us
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  28. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    June 30, 2016 at 4:22 am

    We signed the petition yesterday after reading it on “Mousebreath” online magazine. Thank you for helping bring this to your reader’s attention. We live in Texas and feel very strongly about Browser keeping his place within his life long library domicile. Let’s help Browser. Purrs

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  29. The Island Cats says

    June 30, 2016 at 4:07 am

    We read about Browser on Facebook. Some humans can be so stoopid! We’re purring that Browser can keep his job.

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  30. Brian Frum says

    June 30, 2016 at 3:38 am

    We’ve shared the petition pretty Summer. Texas needs to put out a full scale IDIOT ALERT!

    Reply
  31. speedyrabbit says

    June 30, 2016 at 3:25 am

    signed and shared the petition Summer,xx Speedy

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  32. The kitties of purring pines says

    June 30, 2016 at 2:49 am

    We just signed the petition. Sending purr prayers that he keeps his job.

    Reply
  33. TyBee says

    June 30, 2016 at 2:36 am

    my lady has already signed the petition. Hoping that Browser can keep his job

    Reply
  34. Mickey's Musings says

    June 30, 2016 at 1:13 am

    Humans are so fragile.
    One purrson gets upset and makes sure everyone else suffers,
    We purr Bowser will be allowed to stay.
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

    Reply

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