International backlash

So this is what I found after a bit of research: He was initially hired to get rid of a mouse problem, but then the council wanted him relocated because of potential allergy issues and, direct quote, “City Hall and City businesses are no place for animals”. But because the cat is so well behaved and has become a very special part of the library, they eventually decided to allow the library to keep the cat (plus there was lots of puvlic backlash and full petition happening).