The death of a 'celebrity cat' who resided at Tesco supermarket, by sleeping in trolleys, has prompted an outpouring of love from grief-stricken fans.
Five years ago the beloved feline Molly started spending all her time at Tesco Extra store in Yate in Gloucestershire, despite having a permanent home nearby.
She slept in supermarket trolleys and patrolled the car park, brightening shoppers' days whenever they passed her en-route to do a food shop.
But her death in a car accident has prompted an influx of tributes and messages.
It was announced by owner Fiona Keating on a fan Facebook page that has attracted more than 4,000 followers.
Fiona, Molly's owner from Yate, said in her tribute: "I know how much joy she brought to everyone which was why I never clipped her wings.
"She was the most amazingly spirited, mischievous, adventurous, stubborn, cantankerous, grumpy, friendly and loving animal on the planet.
"I was there when she was born and I swear she triggered my labour for me to have my son so I have a lot to thank her for.
"She would have been 10 next week but she finally used up the last of her 9... million lives. That she clearly had.
"She's Molly the Tesco cat to everybody but she will always be Molly to me".
The nine-year-old feline gained recognition after she started spending all her time at Tesco Extra store in Yate.
In 2015 she started spending time at Yate Shopping Centre, before moving over to the Tesco Extra store in summer 2017.
Fiona said customers used to stroke her to take the stress out of shopping.
The 41-year-old said the family has been overwhelmed with the outpouring of messages and support since Molly’s death.
They added that they will always feel a sense of pride that she was able to share her with the world.
Comments have been pouring in with people expressing their devastation at the news.
One said: "RIP Molly! Your favourite trolley is empty now where you would be and sleep,
"But the memory of the happy times are the customers to keep.
"So sorry for you loss, I'm sure everyone who was lucky enough to meet Molly feel the same."
Another added: "I'm so sorry to hear this, Molly gave my little girl so much joy every time we popped in to Tesco. It's not going to be the same without her".
