One of the world's oldest cats which lived in Wyevale Garden Centre in Ramsgate has died at the age of 25
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A popular cat which lived in Wyevale Garden Centre in Ramsgate has died at the grand age of 25 – 118 in human years.
Thomas, who was loved by staff and customers, had lived in the store since 2004 when his owners moved away.
Shop manager Louise Ridgard said: "He used to come down the road to see us and his owners would have to come to collect him.
"When they left he adopted us and he lived in the store with another cat called Trevor, who is much younger, he's only four."
Tommy, as he was fondly known, died on July 14 after reaching the impressive age.
Last year, an American moggy called Corduroy was named by Guinness World Records as being the world's oldest cat at the age of 26, meaning Tommy wasn't too far behind.
Mrs Ridgard said: "He'd been unable to stand up for a while and he had a fit so we rushed him to Pets at Home and although all his vitals were fine, the vet said if they did tests for his kidneys and lungs, he might not make it. He was still fitting."
The store had recently raised funds to help pay for treatment for Trevor after he was hit by a car and the remaining money will now go towards a bench and plaque at the front for Tommy.
"We raised more than we thought so we can use the money to pay for that.
"We've sent him to Pets at Home to be cremated and once we have his ashes back we will put together the little area."
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