http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2004212459,00.html
By STEVE KENNEDY
TERRIFIED postmen are refusing to deliver mail to a house — because they
are scared of a dangerous CAT.
They say their hands are being ripped to shreds by ginger tom Bat as
they shove post through the cat flap.
The posties also claim the six-year-old moggie claws their legs with
vicious swipes.
Now bosses have sent owner Dan Coyne a letter saying deliveries are
suspended because of the “guard cat”.
Stunned Dan, 23, said last night: “I can’t believe they are scared of
him.”
But the sales manager did admit: “Bat is a bit of a psycho and has been
known to launch himself at people.
“He gets very wound up by the postman and sits under the cat flap
waiting for him.
“As the postie pushes the letters through, I’ve seen Bat try to swipe
him with his claws.
“He was a rescue cat and is only little — but he does get stroppy.”
Dan, of Cranbrook, Kent has been told to collect his own post until he
takes action to control Bat.
The Royal Mail letter said: “The postmen are experiencing problems with
your Guard Cat. Sounds ridiculous I know, but as they deliver through
the flap the cat scratches them.
“More incredible than this, your cat has been known to jump on the
postmen’s leg and dig its claws in.”
Dan said he has a letter box, but posties used the flap because it was
easier.
He added: “If they are that scared they should use the box. It is
ridiculous.”
The Royal Mail said: “Staff safety is paramount. We are discussing the
possibility of a box on the gate.”
© 2004 News Group Newspapers Ltd.
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