Tilly grew to become well-known in Gosport for being noticed in uncommon locations – together with the High Street and police station, the place she grew to become their workplace mascot. She was even given a ‘police cat’ identify badge.
A Facebook web page referred to as ‘Tilly’s Gosport Adventures’ allowed the general public to see her exploits.
However, on Friday morning, it was introduced the beloved pet had sadly died aged two. It is believed she was hit by a automotive.
A shrine was set as much as the well-known feline, with folks laying flowers – and a web-based fundraiser for a permanent memorial has already raised £2,700, smashing its goal of £2,000.
The present plan is to make use of the money to place up a plaque or a statue of the favored puss.
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Reacting to the outpouring of assist, her proprietor Caroline Oakes mentioned on Tilly’s Facebook account: “Thank you, from the underside of my coronary heart, to your love and assist for my Tilly.”
This comes after she posted about Tilly’s loss of life. She mentioned: “It is with nice unhappiness that I inform you that Tilly was discovered sleeping peacefully this morning. I don’t know why. I’m going to the vet now to say goodbye as a form woman handed her in.
“I am beyond devastated. Sleep tight my precious Tilly.”
The similar day, in a submit shared on Gosport Police, officers expressed their unhappiness at listening to of the beloved pet’s loss of life.
It mentioned: “We on the Gosport workplace are very unhappy to listen to of the sudden passing of Tilly, who was a fond favorite round Gosport High Street and in our station.
“From serving to A/PS Hopkins with crime experiences, helping with an open-air search within the High Street, to cheering us up along with her pleasant consideration, she shall be a lot missed by us and lots of others in Gosport.
“Goodbye, Tilly”
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Meanwhile, different followers expressed their shock and properly needs to Tilly and her proprietor on Facebook.
User Jill Adams mentioned: “God bless you Tilly and thank you for all the love, friendship and laughter that surrounded you in meeting everyone. You will be missed.”
Another consumer, Andrea Cross mentioned: “Absolutely devastating news. Sending so much love.”
Lewis Costas mentioned: “I’m so sorry for your loss! Me and my girls loved seeing Tilly in town. We will miss her dearly!”
