Public Complains About Wandering Stray Cat So The Nearby Law Firm Hires Him As A Certified Employee
Leon started as a stray cat looking for shelter, and somehow ended up with a job at a Brazilian law office. What began as a rainy-day rescue inside the Order of Attorneys of Brazil building turned into a feel-good office story, until complaints from visitors made things awkward.
The employees had already grown attached to him, so instead of sending Leon away, they found a clever workaround: they made him an official worker. That decision turned a wandering cat into a local celebrity, and it also gave the office a new mascot with a very unusual title.
Now Leon has a badge, a fan base, and a story that keeps getting better.
Leon even has his own ID card
Dr. Jeanette Laredo personally introduced Leon to the world by posting photos of him on Facebook with the caption:
"After a heavy rain, this little guy here, seeking shelter from the storm, went inside the OAB building (the Brazilian equivalent of the American Bar Association) and decided to stay."
"Unfortunately, some people started to file complaints about the fact that there was a stray cat hanging around the reception desk and trying to make friends with the newcomers."
"In order to avoid further complaints, the board provided a solution: hire the cat as an employee."
It quickly went viral, with more than 11,000 shares and 30,000 likes, and that's when they decided to reward Leon for making the company a viral sensation in Brazil by promoting him to a lawyer.
A Bored Panda interview with a spokesperson for Dr. Leon clarified that people's complaints were due to the fact that he was so small as a kitten, and everyone was afraid they would accidentally step on him. Thankfully, this is no longer a problem since he's all grown up now!
This is similar to the woman who tried to take the stray cat from her workplace, but the security guard refused.
Heroes truly do not wear capes!The spokeswoman also added that:
"In February, it rains a lot in the state of Amapá (Amazonia), so he arrived at OAB fleeing from the rain and thunder. For a week, he was fed and protected in a box until he got hired."
"[They said] that there was no space for him because it is a serious institution. So the President [of the OAB] determined the hiring and gave him an employee badge."
Leon's main tasks are hugs and cuddles; he's an incredibly valuable employee
The OAB was quite inspired by Leon, so they launched an animal rights institute called "Instituto Dr Leon"
"Two months ago, Leon was neutered and is already fully recovered. However, veterinarians say he had a problem with his vocal cords as a result of suffering as a baby. He hardly meows, but we continue to take care of him. This motivated us to create the institute to help abused and abandoned animals."
"Unfortunately, we cannot house all [the animals], so we will fund the NGOs in town. We will be an example for Brazil [to follow]."
!["Unfortunately, we cannot house all [the animals], so we will fund the NGOs in town. We will be an example for Brazil [to follow]."](https://static.pupperish.com/images/fptVGoTqmUAv_6550_700.jpg)
Wait until you see the stray puppy that wandered onto a naval base, then bonded with an officer.
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