Flea the possum was an adorable mascot at tire store in 1987

Bringing your pet to work every day is a dream for some. To others, it’s a reality.

In 1987, Flea the pet possum was the mascot for a tire store. She had her own bed in a filing cabinet, and even shared lunches with her foster mother.

Flea loved grits with biscuits, drinking from her mom’s sweet tea, and hanging onto Santa Claus’s beard when he visited. Hopefully she got what she wanted for Christmas that year.

Watch the video above to see how Flea was rescued by her foster mother.

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