Popular cat believed to have been stolen from Dales visitor centre

A cat which has lived at the Yorkshire Dales National Park centre in Aysgarth Falls for 13 years is thought to have been stolen.
By Grace Newton
Published 14th Jul 2020, 16:55 BST
Updated 14th Jul 2020, 16:59 BST
Felix has lived at the National Park visitor centre in Aysgarth Falls for 13 yearsFelix has lived at the National Park visitor centre in Aysgarth Falls for 13 years
Felix has lived at the National Park visitor centre in Aysgarth Falls for 13 years

Staff at the centre care for elderly female Felix and say they are 'devastated' at her out-of-character disappearance.

They fear she may have been adopted by a well-meaning animal lover who mistook her for a homeless stray.

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Felix, who does not usually wander far from the visitor centre and sleeps on the premises, has not been seen for over a week.

She was born in the woods near the cafe building and has lived at the centre all her life.

Centre volunteer John Lawton said staff had searched the grounds thoroughly and had come to the conclusion that she has been mistakenly 'rescued' and re-homed.

The pet is popular with visitors, who often photograph her.

Centre manager Cathy Berg said: "We are all devastated and really worried about her."

Anyone with any information about Felix's whereabouts should contact the centre on 01969 662911.

Related topics:Yorkshire Dales National Park

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