Bus Driver Loses Job After Rescuing Kitten
A 67-year-old school bus driver in Harford County, Maryland, stopped her vehicle to let a 10-year-old student pick up a stranded kitten. The animal was later reported healthy and thriving. Because the stop allowed a student to leave the bus and an unfamiliar animal to be brought aboard, school transportation rules raised safety concerns. The driver lost her certification and her job, prompting parents to rally for her reinstatement. An online petition supporting her gathered nearly 7,000 signatures. The school system said it could not comment on individual certification decisions and that such reviews involve careful safety checks. The kitten, described as fluffy, happy, and walking with its tail held high, was considered for adoption by the student’s family once it could be safely placed in a home. The incident highlighted tensions between compassion for animals and adherence to student safety protocols.
Key takeaways
- The driver stopped the bus to help a kitten, leading to her losing certification and employment.
- School rules prohibit students from leaving the bus during a route, raising safety concerns.
- Parents and community members gathered nearly 7,000 signatures to support the driver.
- The kitten was reported healthy, thriving, and a potential adopter for the student’s family.
- The school system declined to discuss the driver’s certification status publicly.
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Originally reported by iHeartCats. Read the full article.
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