Gosport law enforcement officials have paid tribute to an honourary “police cat” whose loss of life has shocked the city.
The mischievous cat, identified for her cheeky antics, was adored by folks in the area people and proprietor Caroline Oakes has been “overwhelmed” by an outpouring of assist.
In a social media submit that includes photographs of the charismatic cat inside Gosport Police Station, a Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson mentioned: “We at the Gosport office are very sad to hear of the sudden passing of Tilly, who was a fond favourite around Gosport High Street and in our station.
“From helping A/PS Hopkins with crime reports, assisting with an open-air search in the High Street, to cheering us up with her friendly attention, she will be much missed by us and many others in Gosport.”
Speaking to The News, proprietor Caroline mentioned: “I feel she was hit by a automobile as a result of I went to see her on the vet and had scuff marks on her paws however she regarded excellent and so they had wrapped her up in a blanket that mentioned one thing like little miss mischief on it.
“I can’t thank folks sufficient for his or her sort phrases. I feel she simply impacted everybody a lot which is so pretty and so good. People have been sort sufficient to start out a memorial in Gosport excessive avenue which is so good – I haven’t seen it but however I respect it a lot.
“If I can simply say thanks for everybody’s kindness. I’m simply overwhelmed with the outpouring of assist.”
1. Tilly the Bengal cat
Gosport law enforcement officials shared a tribute to Tilly the Bengal cat on Facebook. Photo: Hampshire police
2. Tilly the Bengal cat
Tilly the cat was an everyday customer to Gosport Police Station. Photo: Hampshire police
3. Tilly the Bengal cat
Tilly the cat was an everyday customer to Gosport Police Station. Photo: Hampshire police
4. Tilly the Bengal cat
Tilly the cat was an everyday customer to Gosport Police Station. Photo: Hampshire police
