Cat moves into police station and lands job as chief mouser

Meet Oscar the cat, the hardworking chief mouser at Holmfirth police station (Image: Mercury Press)

Oscar the cat might have relied on his cuteness to get by – however he determined to not take the simple route.

As a substitute, the kitty pays his approach at Holmfirth police station, the place he now lives, by working because the chief mouser.

Oscar moved into the precinct after being concerned in a highway accident.

Karen Brooks, 52, a police neighborhood officer, mentioned: ‘His earlier homeowners had lived in the home proper subsequent to the station, so it wasn’t far.

‘After his accident, they couldn’t let him out for just a few months, so as soon as they did he virtually didn’t need to come again.

‘When he first arrived, it was deep within the winter, and he was exterior the station curled up within the snow, so we let him in and gave him some meals.

After transferring into the station, Oscar took on a prime function (Image: Mercury Press)

‘After that he stored coming again, and we let the homeowners know and so they had been tremendous with it.

‘Then, they needed to maneuver, in order that they requested if we’d take him in, in any other case they’d rehome him.

‘Clearly we mentioned sure, and now right here we're!’

The black and white cat was given an official title, so he’d get the respect he deserves, and now has a Twitter account devoted to his work.

He’s constructed up fairly the next, together with a legion of loyal followers within the workplace.

Karen mentioned: ‘There’s a giant group of us that every one take care of him ensuring he will get fed and all the things.

He has a workforce of officers taking care of him (Image: Mercury Press)

‘We have now a gaggle chat that’s known as “Oscar’s PAs” to verify if anybody’s away or something that he’s sorted.

‘He’s superb to have across the station, particularly for those who’ve had a nasty day or one thing.

‘You possibly can simply give him a stroke and cuddle, he’s been nice for enhancing morale.

Oscar has his personal part within the station, together with a number of beds dotted round for him.

He typically will get guests coming in simply to see him, however in fact has to schedule in greetings round his mouse-catching and sleeping schedule.

Even busy chief mousers want snack breaks (Image: Mercury Press)

‘He’s bought a few quarter of the constructing that he retains to, there’s totally different beds in just a few of the rooms,’ Karen added.

‘Each time the cadets come to the station, they at all times need to see Oscar.

‘All of them completely love him.

‘He’s really actually helped with our neighborhood outreach.’

Seems like he’s in line for a promotion already. Nice work, Oscar.