Owasso Hardware Store Cat Cast-Free After Workplace Accident

One of the most valuable employees at a hardware store in Owasso is doing much better after a major workplace accident involving a broken leg.

Simon the cat has been a star employee and helper at Ace Hardware for the past several years.

So once he suffered his freak accident everyone stepped in to help him.

He’s not sleeping on the job. Simon is simply taking some much-needed downtime after a traumatic few weeks.

“A 16-pound bar fell on his leg," said Katie Davidson. 

Simon the cat has been a fixture at the Cornerstone Ace hardware store for several years, roaming the aisles like he owns the place. He was adopted from a local shelter and lives at the store. 

“He jumps on things, he plays hide and seek all day long, and until he's healed, this is where you can find him," she said, pointing at Simon's bed. 

When a bar fell on his leg, Simon had to get a cast and has been on strict bed rest.

“Seeing everybody come in more often to check on him, it's more than we could ask for.”

This week, he’s finally cast free and learning to walk again. He’s still limping, but with a little motivation, he's on the move.

General manager Katie Davidson said Simon has become an overnight star, with people buying Simon stuffed animals all over the country, and all of them cheering on Simon's recovery.

“We’re so blessed to have a store cat that brings a community together during those bad and good times," she said. 

Simon got a pin put in his broken leg and he’ll have that for 30 days before it’s removed, and he’ll hopefully be back to normal in no time.

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