PET PARTNERS. The Neuter or Spay stamps were unveiled yesterday at the Tufts Animal Expo in Boston. Sara Khurody-Downs, from the American Partnership for Pets, presented the new stamps to a large audience of animal enthusiasts. American Partnership for Pets is a coalition of 25 animal-friendly organizations, including Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Federation, National Animal Control Association and the Humane Society of the United States. Look for the new stamps at post offices nationwide Sept. 20.

TWO CEREMONIES, TWO EMPLOYEE ARTISTS. USPS officials and community leaders unveiled a special Sept. 11 stained glass memorial Monday at the Staten Island, NY, Post Office. The memorial — created by USPS employee John Martin — consists of eight 2X3 stained glass panels that pay tribute to the victims and heroes of the last year's terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center towers. One panel features the Heroes of 2001 stamp.

The stained glass memorial will be on permanent display in the front window of the Staten Island Post Office. Martin, a customer service supervisor at Mariners Harbor Station, NY, has been a stained glass artist for 25 years.

On Tuesday, a Sept. 11 commemorative mural painted by nixie clerk Patty Lane was unveiled at the Western Nassau, NY, Processing and Distribution Center. The mural — 9 feet high by 14 feet wide — also features the Heroes of 2001 stamp. The painting will be displayed at the employee entrance to the building.

Both works of art were well-received by the local community and USPS employees.

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