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Amazon driver fired after taking cat from doorstep, owner claims pet was stolen

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Amazon driver fired after taking cat from doorstep, owner claims pet was stolen
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Joshua Gonzalez says he recognized his cat in Bakersfield when an Amazon driver picked it up after a delivery. He took the cat home and provided adoption paperwork to his employer, leading to his termination. The driver is no longer allowed to deliver Amazon packages. Brenda Wilson disputes Gonzalez's claim, saying she has owned the cat for five years. The cat's name is also contested, with Gonzalez saying they were leaning towards Spartan, while Wilson calls it Junie. Both parties maintain the cat is happy in their home.

Joshua Gonzalez says he immediately recognized the feline while dropping off a package in Bakersfield .

“I recognized it was my cat because of its distinct forehead design, the eyes, and how the body was set. I knew it was my cat. So I just grabbed him and walked off. ” Gonzalez has since produced documentation he says proves the cat belongs to him.

The paperwork shows an adoption date of October 9, 2025. Gonzalez said he picked the cat out for his 7-year-old daughter. He said he also provided the records to his employer following the incident.

“My manager calls me. Says to come pick up my check before Monday or Tuesday and that I was being terminated,” Gonzalez said.

“We’ve been in contact with the driver’s employer and the driver is no longer allowed to deliver Amazon packages. We’ll continue to work with law enforcement and will defer to them for details as they investigate. ” The explanation comes after doorbell camera footage showed an Amazon driver picking up the cat and walking away after delivering a package.

The explanation comes after doorbell camera footage showed an Amazon driver picking up the cat and walking away after delivering a package. Gonzalez insists the animal’s name is not Junie, saying his family never settled on a name but had been leaning toward Spartan. Gonzalez acknowledged the video does not look good but maintains he simply took possession of a cat he believed belonged to his family.

“She’s at home right now. With all of her toys. She’s not scared. She’s happy.

She recognizes me. Right now, it’s his word versus hers . ” But Brenda Wilson, who says she has had Junie for five years, continues to dispute Gonzalez’s claims. But Brenda Wilson, who says she has had Junie for five years, continues to dispute Gonzalez’s claims.

Gonzalez acknowledged the video does not look good but maintains he simply took possession of a cat he believed belonged to his family.

“I didn’t do anything bad, but get my cat back. And it’s now in the rightful home. It’s back where it belongs. It’s like a person who is looking for their cat – I’m a person who was looking for my cat – I got my cat back.

I found it. And I took possession of my cat. Like anybody else would do. ” No criminal charges have been filed against Gonzalez, though the sheriff’s office says the case remains open and investigators are continuing to look into the dispute.

An Amazon delivery driver caught on camera taking a family’s beloved cat from a doorstep now claims the animal was actually his own missing pet. Brenda Wilson The explanation comes after doorbell camera footage showed an Amazon driver picking up the cat and walking away after delivering a package.

Gonzalez acknowledged the video does not look good but maintains he simply took possession of a cat he believed belonged to his family. But Brenda Wilson, who says she has had Junie for five years, continues to dispute Gonzalez’s claims.

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