Kitten found abandoned in Boston mailbox

BOSTON, June 17 (UPI) -- The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says a kitten was found abandoned inside a street mailbox in Boston.

MSPCA spokesman Brian Adams said the abandoned kitten was affectionately named Postina by a member of the animal rights group after MSPCA officials took possession of the animal, The Boston Globe said Wednesday.

"She thought it was appropriate, being that she was somewhat mailed," Adams said, referring to the unidentified MSPCA assistant manager who named the 8-week-old kitten.

Adams said a number of people have already contacted his organization in hopes of adopting the kitten, which was discovered last Saturday.

"We've been getting about 10 calls an hour,'' Adams said. "People are really connecting to her story, and it is certainly going to bring out a magnifying glass to animals who are homeless or need a home.''

The Globe reported the 2-pound animal was found visibly shaken and malnourished inside the Boston mailbox, but has since been nursed back to health.