Train Station Names Loyal Cat As Its New Senior Pest Control Manager

At just 9 months old, Felix the cat's search for her forever home finally came to a close.

This precious cat found shelter at TransPennine Express's Huddersfield train station in West Yorkshire.

Very early on, she began patrolling the station's platforms, assuming pest control duties. Station workers and train riders alike grew to completely adore little Felix. She was even gifted her own special cat door, so she could venture in and out of the train station offices at her own discretion.

In time, she developed quite the social media following, with a Facebook page boasting over 70,000 likes.

After five diligent years of thorough service, the train station finally rewarded this hardworking cat with a beautiful honor. She was promoted to Senior Pest Controller at TransPennine Express. Her promotion came complete with her own bright new traffic vest and a spiffy new name tag.

This loyal cat is certainly doing her part to keep the train station pest-free.

Keep scrolling to learn more about adorable Felix the cat.

[H/T: The Huddersfield Daily Examiner]

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Facebook/ Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat

At 9 months old, Felix the cat found her life's purpose.

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Facebook/ Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat

Felix arrived at her forever home — TransPennine Express's Huddersfield train station in West Yorkshire.

In time, she became one of the train station's most diligent helpers, patrolling the platforms day and night, warding off pesky mice and other vermin.

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Facebook/ Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat

In time, this gorgeous cat won over the hearts of her coworkers and train passengers alike.

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Facebook/ Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat

Over the next five years, she developed quite the social media following — particularly on Facebook — building a loyal fan base all over the world.

Presently, her page has over 71,000 likes!

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Facebook/ Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat

So, it should come as no shock that this year, the station rewarded this beauty for her diligent mouse-catching efforts.

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Facebook/ Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat

TransPennine Express promoted Felix to her new role as Senior Pest Controller at the Huddersfield Station.

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Facebook/ Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat

Her promotion came complete with a festive new safety vest and her own name tag.

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Facebook/ Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat

Felix even has her own, personal entryway, giving her complete dominion over her pest control territory.

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Facebook/ Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat

Of the promotion, Felix's coworker told BuzzFeed, "Well, the fame hasn’t quite gone to her head. As with most cats, they already think the world revolves around them. She’s getting more treats and more attention, so all in all, she’s very happy.”

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Facebook/ Felix the Huddersfield Station Cat

This adorable cat and her diligent loyalty continues wowing fans worldwide. With her track record, she's sure to climb even further up the corporate ladder in no time!

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