Students at Claude Bernard University have a very good reason to go to their institution’s library. On the spot, a tomcat gives them the dose of hugs needed to motivate them to revise.
On social networks, students from Lyon have posted pictures of one Tabby the gray-haired one who seemed to be loitering on the desks. The animal felt good, as if it were in its own home. In reality, he actually lived withinNational Higher Institute for Teaching and Education (INSPE)and more precisely at the library!
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It is now 6 years since the cat was named Robert, has entered the building. He certainly found the armchairs very comfortable and no longer wanted to leave. According to the head of the communications department atINSPECT, Julie Tardy, he wandered safely before landing in their premises. She spoke for the website for 30 million friends : “ It is believed to have been abandoned […] He is about 10 years old and is unknown “.
“He takes a nap on the tables, between the computers and the books! »
Robert is very social. He has no problem going from one person to another, especially at meals: ” Although he is relatively independent, he appreciates the students’ hugs […] At noon he shares their lunch! “.
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Although he usually visits all tables to receive food, Robert certainly not hungry. An employee has taken him under his wing and cares for him as if he were his own cat.
A well-integrated feline
Most academics appreciate the presence of Robert. Moreover, the young people took it upon themselves to rename it after a competition organized by Julie and his colleagues. They would find him a slightly more modern first name. In the end, he kept his own, which is part of him and his history at the school. He has somewhat become the mascot of the university complex: ” In short, everyone loves it and it’s mutual! ” concluded Julie.
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