For round 20 years, Bob the cat was a well-known face at Taw Hill village centre till his demise at first of November.
Bob’s proprietor Claire Edwards shared the heart-breaking information on the devoted Facebook web page for the roving cat’s exploits with a whole lot reacting with unhappiness and fond reminiscences.
A GoFundMe web page was arrange in order that these mourning the lack of the native superstar may contribute in direction of an enduring tribute for Bob within the type of a bench, or probably even a statue.
After making a submit field topper for Bob, after which one other for Bob and his ‘girlfriend’ on the time Olympia, a brand new submit field topper popped up within the space of Bob sat beneath a rainbow with the phrases ‘Fly High Bob’
Many have praised the topper, calling it a ‘becoming tribute’ for Bob.
One member of the general public stated: “How stunning, brings tears to your eyes realizing how a lot pleasure he introduced.”
A second person stated: “Such a becoming tribute to an incredible fur child.”
Previous submit field toppers made by Laura Sharp in honour of Taw Hills most well-known four-legged resident (Image: Bob Life)
As properly because the submit field topper, households have additionally left flowers, footage and playing cards for the cat on the Taw Hill Village Centre outlets the place Bob would continuously be seen, making a memorial for him.
Another person added: “The flowers and footage are simply fantastic outdoors the coop and by the pharmacy.”
The fundraising page for a permanent memorial for Bob has raised £2,600 to this point.
In response, Ms Edwards stated: “We have been overwhelmed by the kindness of everybody that [has] commented and donated.
Bob the cat (Image: Bob Life)
“I’ve additionally been involved with Adam John, the Haydon Wick parish councillor who has kindly agreed to lift the potential of a plaque and bench on the parish assembly.”
Bob had began to get ailing in direction of the tip of September with Ms Edwards saying that he was ‘residing out the remainder of his days on patrol.’
Then, Ms Edwards introduced Bob’s demise on November 4 with a submit on social media which stated: “I’m deeply saddened to share the information that we misplaced our stunning Bob right now.
“We are extremely upset but in addition know that there might be many individuals who took Bob to their hearts and also will miss him enormously.”
