Postman pet: Courier cycles up to 25 miles with his CAT on his shoulder while making deliveries



Six-month-old kitten MJ loves riding with mailman Rudi Saldia to work

He is aiming to complete 100-mile journeys with his pet



A mailman has taken inspiration from popular children’s cartoon Postman Pat – carrying out his deliveries with a cat companion.

Rudi Saldia rides with cat MJ perched on his shoulder, much to the surprise and joy of fellow road users.

The 25-year-old bike courier and his six-month-old kitten deliver parcels all across their home town of Philadelphia and hope to manage 100 mile rides in less than a year.

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Commuting kitty: MJ perches on courier Rudi Salida's shoulder before getting back on the bike to ride through Philadelphia

Not satisfied with a mere 25 miles, Rudy hopes that he will be able to do 100 miles with MJ by next September. ‘People don't know what to make of it - they always do a double-take. ‘I don't get to see most reactions. When I do hear people yell, I typically hear "Oh my God, he has a cat on his shoulder! That's so cute". ‘People always come up and want to pet her and are blown away by the fact she arrived via bicycle. ‘MJ is so comfortable on my shoulder she never uses her claws. My shoulder and back are scratch free.’



Daily ride: MJ follows her owner Rudi to work every day and enjoys the speed of the ride - and the attention from passers by

Signed, sealed, delivered: People are often surprised when they notice the feline of Rudi's shoulder and she gets more than her share of daily cuddles from delighted customers



Surprising sight: Other road users often double take when they see Rudi and Mary Jane on the street Just like their animated predecessors Postman Pat and Jesse the Cat, Rudi and MJ are inseparable and only Rudi and his girlfriend are allowed to hold her.

'When I come home she greets me at the door and I throw her on my shoulder and walk her up three flights of stairs to my bedroom.' Rudi told Daily Telegraph Australia. British animated children's show Postman Pat chronicles the adventures of mailman in the fictional village of Greendale where he delivers post accompanied by his black-and-white cat Jess. The original pair: Postman Pat and his cat companion Jess



Nightrider: It took Rudi months of training to get MJ used to travelling on his shoulder, and now the pair easily manages 25 miles

Hitching a ride: Mary Jane fiercely protecting her favourite spot