And what makes one think a cat would *not* reflect the organization and
mission?  ;-)  An organization whose mission is reflected by a
well-cared-for pet is worth advertising and emulating.

Eugene "Two Cats" Dillenburg
Exhibit Developer
Science Museum of Minnesota


On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:33:09 -0400, Jackson, Gregory wrote:

>Cindy,
> 
>For the purpose of full disclosure - I like animals and have had over
>the years several dogs, cats, sheep, a goat, chickens, etc.  That being
>said, it IS unprofessional to have a cat in your office.  Your office
>should reflect your organization and your mission, not your personal
>likes or comforts.  (If you work at a Living History - farmstead, etc. -
>site where the cat has access to the outdoors and you don't have a
>collection to worry about that's a  completely different situation.  Who
>would be happier having the cat locked up in an office - your staff or
>the cat?
> 
>Greg
> 
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>

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