MADISON — Hannaford grocery store has canned a cat that spent a number of years greeting its clients.
It seems buyers in Madison will not see the acquainted face of Rascal the cat.
Shoppers have come to the protection of Rascal the cat, proven on this undated picture posted to the Skowhegan Community Matters, Resources and Information Facebook web page, after Hannaford banned her from its Madison retailer.
Rascal, owned by a Madison girl, roamed about city and her travels typically took her to the doorway of Hannaford the place she would plop down and obtain affection and treats from buyers.
The grocery store lately made the choice to ban Rascal from the shop, and it raised the hackles of people that noticed her as one thing of a Hannaford mascot and took to social media to lament the move.
One person referred to as Rascal’s prohibition “criminally unfair.” Some shared the involved emails they despatched to Hannaford’s company workplace. Others stated the state of affairs was blown out of proportion.
A supervisor on the Madison retailer, when reached by cellphone, referred feline inquiries to the company workplace.
Pets that aren’t service animals can’t enter the shop on account of meals security and well being considerations, a Hannaford spokesperson later stated. But it was unclear why Hannaford took the motion after Rascal had been welcome on the retailer for a number of years.
Naomi Lisherness, 66, of Madison, stated she outlets usually on the retailer and had seen Rascal there for the final 4 or 5 years.
“She causes no problems, she’s very friendly, she doesn’t bother anybody,” Lisherness instructed the Morning Sentinel. “She’s kind of a little icon.”
Lisherness stated a cashier on the retailer instructed her this week that anyone had complained about Rascal. It was unclear if that grievance went on to Hannaford or to city officers.
Rascal is owned by Madison resident Ernestine Shemwell, who Lisherness described as “a wonderful woman.”
Efforts to achieve Shemwell on Friday for remark had been unsuccessful.
Rascal has grabbed headlines earlier than. WABI-TV in Bangor has reported that Rascal on a few events was the sufferer of a kidnapping caper. It appears a buyer or two up to now picked up some groceries after which additionally grabbed Rascal whereas exiting the shop.
The cat went lacking earlier this 12 months however was discovered a number of weeks later in Anson, the station reported.
The Hannaford spokesperson stated the corporate nonetheless cares about Rascal, despite the fact that she will be able to’t go to anymore.
“Our associates feel very connected to Rascal and care about her well-being,” the spokesperson, Caitlin Cortelyou, stated in an announcement. “We are currently exploring ways to best support Rascal, who holds a special place in the hearts of the Madison community.”
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