Re-purr-ting for duty! Cat is appointed chief mouse catcher at the local train station after staff adopted him
- Cat George appointed chief mouse catcher at Stourbridge Junction Station
- The West Midlands moggy cat was adopted by station staff three years ago
- He often leaves dead rodents for staff, who decided to give him a title and badge
An adorable moggy cat has landed himself a job as a train station’s official chief mouse catcher.
George, a redhead moggy from Stourbridge, in the West Midlands, landed the gig at the Stourbridge Junction Station after three years volunteering his service.
The feline often leaves dead rodent as gifts for staff members since they adopted him three years ago when his owners relocated outside of the UK.
Armed with his own badge and an army of fans online, George will be repurrting for duty at the station as an employee – and be rewarded with a competitive salary of treats, food and cuddles.
George, a moggy cat from the West Midlands, pictured, has been appointment Chief Mouse Catcher at Stourbridge Junction Station, and even has his own badge
Simone Carter, who is the station manager, said: ‘George started hanging about the station and supervisor Ian Tomlinson, 66, brought him into the ticket office where he made himself at home.
‘They formed a special bond and George often would wait around for Ian to finish work.
‘Ian would carry him home back to his owners who then asked Ian to adopt George as they were emigrating. And the rest is history!’
George sleeps in the train station where he has his own bed and plenty of refreshments overnight.
The station’s new employee, pictured, has become a local celebrity, with commuters looking out for him and a local tipple being named after him
Ian plans on moving George to his home once he retires at the end of 2021.
Simone added: ‘Ian has worked for the services for over 50 years.
‘George is loved by everyone who passes through the station and quite often people look out for him.
‘George has his own badge as he has been appointed as the “senior mouse catcher”.
‘The staff are often greeted to presents in the ticket booking office from him.’
Ian Tomlinson, 66, pictured, has formed a bond with George after the moggy’s owners left him to the country and gave him to the station. Ian plans to take George home when he retires at the end of 2021
Popular George isn’t the only one giving presents, because his large fanbase often bring him toys and treats.
Ian said: ‘Over the years, George has gained a lot of love. We set up a Twitter for him and people from all over the place follow him.
‘He’s received presents from Australia, Japan and even New Zealand. It’s phenomenal.
‘He has so many, we are going to donate some to charity.’
And the feline’s celebrity doesn’t stop there, Ian revealed.
‘A local brewhouse has even named a drink after him – it’s called “George’s Rail Ale”.
‘All profits are donated to cat charities.’