Stray cat, a hit at pet shop
A cheeky stray cat has found the ultimate new home - by becoming a
regular at his local pet shop. The ginger-and-white tom, nicknamed
‘Graham’ turns up outside the store in Boston, Lincs, every day just
like a keen customer.
The brazen feline wanders in every day when the doors open at 9.00am
- and has even helped increase sales due to his daily appearances. Since
his first visit several months ago, Graham has become a regular at the
shop - where he will spend hours at a time.
A video filmed by staff shows Graham sprawled on the ground in front
of the shop's automatic doors as he waits to be let in. Once inside, he
wanders over to the till enclosure and opens the staff gate with his paw
before jumping on the counter.
Graham can also be seen attempting to claw his way - unsuccessfully -
into a rodent enclosure and staring transfixed at a goldfish tank.
Workers at the Pets at Home store in Lincolnshire, said Graham has
become a hit with customers.
Shop assistant George Tarbox said: “Initially we discouraged him from
coming in, but he kept coming back.
“We thought it wouldn’t be very good to keep shooing him out as pets
are always welcome here - although they're usually on a lead when they
come in. We have caught him chewing on a packet of cat food before, but
he's generally no trouble and likes to sit and watch the rodents,
dragons and fish we have in store.
“He's become a bit of a celebrity too as we often have customers
asking where he is.”
Deputy Manager Vicky Coker said Graham can always be found outside
the shop in the morning.
She said: “Sometimes he sits on the mat and greets customers as they
come in.
“I think he’s built up a bit of a fan base.”
- Yahoo!News
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