For the staff at The Press, taking in a free roaming cat was a win-win situation, beneficial for the animal as well as staff members.

According Melinda Sandwisch, assistant office manager, Princess Peaches Pumpkin Pie, a.k.a. “Peaches,” came to The Press a few months ago and has made herself right at home.

“She just started hanging around so we let her in,” Sandwisch said. “She was not feral. She has loved getting affection since day one. We believe she was with a family at some point, but was abandoned.”

Princess Peaches Pumpkin Pie

The Press staff took up a collection to get Peaches spayed. Sandwisch, a member of Planned Pethood, was able to get the spaying done at a reduced cost at East Suburban Animal Clinic, in Northwood.

“We got her spayed and now she is the office cat,” Sandwisch said. “She goes in and out, and from office to office. She picks a desk to lay on for a couple days and then moves on.

Sandwisch said Peaches is a very loving and affectionate cat who has brought happiness and a sense of well being to staffers.

“She is good for morale and our blood pressure,” Sandwisch said. “I pet her and I feel this calm feeling come over me. She is an anti-anxiety medication for us. The customers seem to like her too.”

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