TransPennine Express has introduced the loss of life of an web well-known railway station cat, sparking an outpouring of grief from her social media followers.
Felix, who was given the title of senior pest controller at Huddersfield station, West Yorkshire, was “more than a cat”, TPE mentioned.
Shooting to fame in 2015 when a passenger created a Facebook web page for her with photographs exhibiting her carrying a reputation badge and high-vis vest whereas on patrol, her Facebook web page now has 170,000 followers, and different social media accounts devoted to her have tens of hundreds of followers.
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TPE mentioned that Felix, aged 12, was put to sleep by a vet on Sunday after the invention of tumours which brought about “medical complications”.
Station supervisor Angie Hunte, who comforted the cat throughout her ultimate moments, mentioned: “Felix was greater than a cat; she was a beloved member of our station household and left her paw prints on many commuters’ hearts as they handed by means of the station.
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“Her presence brought smiles to visitors from around the world, making Huddersfield station a special place. We will miss her dearly.”
A Facebook publish asserting her loss of life attracted hundreds of feedback and reactions in simply an hour.
One person wrote: “I can’t believe it. I’m writing this whilst crying. I feel like I have lost one of my own cats.”
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Another commented: “Just heartbroken, such very sad news. I’m in tears reading this. I never met you dear Felix, but I loved you so much.”
TPE urged Felix’s followers to specific their sympathy on-line slightly than go to the station.
TPE mentioned a “fitting memorial will be arranged in due course”.
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The firm suggested individuals to not donate to on-line fundraisers that could be created within the cat’s honour because it “cannot guarantee” the place proceeds would go.
Felix and her apprentice cat Bolt – who joined her in 2018 – have featured in calendars and books, elevating greater than £240,000 for charitable causes.
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